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New interpretations from the Chief Labour Inspector: company-provided equipment and two contracts (including a permanent post) with the same company do not always constitute employment

The Chief Labour Inspector has issued new individual interpretations concerning the classification of B2B cooperation. The first application concerned a company planning to enter into a service contract with a legal adviser operating as a sole trader who would be responsible for drafting and reviewing contracts, and preparing legal opinions and HR documents. The second concerned the permissibility of combining a full-time position with a B2B contract with the same employer.

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2 October 2026
The Chief Labour Inspector has issued a new interpretation: despite a classic B2B structure an employment relationship is determined by a flat monthly fee and work within the company's systems.

The Chief Labour Inspector has issued a new individual interpretation regarding the classification of B2B cooperation. A company planning to conclude a services agreement with a sole proprietor to handle their day-to-day administrative matters for a flat monthly fee submitted the request. For the first time in the series of interpretations issued to date, the Chief Labour Inspector has challenged the classic B2B model involving a self-employed contractor. The following practical conclusions can be drawn for employers from the reasoning:Po raz pierwszy w serii dotychczas wydanych interpretacji GIP zakwestionował klasyczny model B2B z samozatrudnionym, a z uzasadnienia można wyciągnąć praktyczne wnioski dla pracodawców:

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25 September 2026
Wage growth slows down, corporate employment continues to decline

Based on data published by Statistics Poland (GUS) on 23 September:

  • The average gross monthly salary in the enterprise sector in August 2026 amounted to PLN 9,259.54, up 5.6% year on year but markedly slower than in July (6.8%). The figure includes not only basic pay but also bonuses, awards, overtime pay and retirement severance payments.
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18 September 2026
Ministry of Labour: bogus recruitment drives may breach the law

In a recent parliamentary query, the Ministry of Labour was asked for its position on the increasingly high-profile issue of companies organising bogus recruitment drives. Employers publish job advertisements for positions for which they do not actually intend to hire. In this way, they collect information from candidates about their competitors’ activities, build databases and research the labour market.

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