The end of the year means additional obligations for employers
As the end of the year 2024 approaches, employers need to be mindful of several specific obligations. The most important are:
- Settling annual leave. As a general rule, annual leave should be taken by the end of the year in which it is due. Employers should, therefore, check that employees do not commence the new year haing outstanding leave, and agree when that leave is to be taken.
- Introducing an internal reporting procedure. Pursuant to the Whistleblower Protection Act entities employing at least 50 persons as of 1 January or 1 July are required to have an internal reporting procedure.
- Tax and insurance settlements. The end of the calendar year means that most employers have to comply with accounting obligations such as filing relevant declarations and information.
- Minimum wage increase. From 1 January 2025, the minimum wage is to be PLN 4666 gross and the minimum hourly rate is to be PLN 30.50 gross.