9 October 2024

The Sejm has passed a bill reducing the costs of employing members of the territorial forces

On 1 October the Sejm (Polish parliament’s lower house) passed a bill (text in Polish) supporting businesses that employ staff who are also in the territorial defence or active reserve forces. Under the new law, employers will no longer be required to provide severance pay to employees called for active service in the territorial forces. Instead, the initial payment will be made by their military units.

Furthermore, the law introduces public procurement and tax law preferences for business that employ staff who are also in the territorial defence or active reserve.

The bill is now before the Senate.