Sick note from a doctor abroad: the ZUS rules in force from 24 October 2026
Fell ill at home in Ukraine or Moldova? Since 24.10.2026 a local doctor's sick note is accepted without translation, and an electronic signature counts.
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On the night to 25 October 2026 a night shift in Poland lasts 9 hours instead of 8. The extra hour is overtime: a 100% supplement or time off, plus the night allowance.
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A legal agency must be in the KRAZ register and may not charge you for a job in Poland. How to check an agency in 5 steps and where to complain.
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From 18 October 2026 the occupational medicine certificate is electronic only, in IKP. On request you get a signed printout. The medical check itself has not changed.
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MSWiA draft: 1,000 zł for a trip of up to 4 days and 300 zł a day instead of 300 and 75 zł. Not in force yet. Under current rules, a work visa or residence card is exempt.
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From 1 January 2027 Poland's minimum wage is 4,950 zł gross, 32.30 zł an hour. Table: take-home pay on each contract.
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Daylight Saving Time in 2026: Impacts and Current Concerns Every year, the switch between standard time and daylight saving time becomes more noticeable—especially for people who feel its effects in…
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Amendments to the Labour Code from January 2026: what employees and employers need to know From 27 January 2026, amendments introduced by the Act of 4 December 2025 (published on…
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From 1 January 2026, changes will come into force in Poland regarding the calculation of long-service allowances for public sector employees. These changes result from new regulations signed by the…
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The introduction of a new border control system within the European Union, known as the Entry/Exit System (EES), is an important step towards improving migration management and security at the…
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New Rules of Assistance for Ukrainians in Poland: What Will Change and for Whom The situation in Poland regarding assistance to Ukrainians who left to escape the war continues to…
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Time to Decide: How Legal Changes Will Affect Ukrainians Working in Poland The labor market in Poland has undergone significant changes in recent years, particularly in the context of labor…
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To apply for residence cards issued on the basis of income declaration, there has always been a minimum, below which it was impossible to count on a residence permit. Required…
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Everyone officially employed or engaged in business activities in Poland pays social contributions to ZUS (Social Insurance of the Republic of Poland) from their income. Among other things, this means…
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An umowa o pracę gives leave, sick pay and allowances; a zlecenie gives flexibility and more take-home pay for students under 26. What changed in 2026 and which to choose.
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Right to receive salary in cash in Poland Until a certain time, payment of salary in cash (in Polish, do rąk własnych – in your own hands) was widespread in…
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The legal deadline is 60 days, but until 4 March 2027 it is suspended for all foreigners. Real waiting times, applying through MOS, fees and whether you can travel.
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Extension of the legal stay in Poland UPD. 01.07.2024. The stay has been extended until 30.09.2025. On July 1, 2024, amendments to the Special Act came into force, extending the…
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