by KBZ LegalAmendment to the Act on the National Labour Inspectorate – commentary by Attorney-at-law Dr Aneta Żuradzka in Polsat News
12 March 2026 in Polsat News, Aneta Żuradzka, PhD, commented on the amendment to the Act on the National Labour Inspectorate adopted by the Polish Parliament and its implications for businesses.
“From a business perspective, it is important that the final version of the amendment softens the most controversial solutions from earlier drafts,” says Dr Aneta Żuradzka. “Among others, the automatic immediate enforceability of labour inspector decisions and the possibility for inspectors to recognise an employment relationship with retroactive effect have been removed. However, the new regulations may in practice lead to an increase in disputes, particularly in the context of B2B relationships.”
The amendment also significantly increases sanctions for offences against employee rights:
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the maximum fine increases from PLN 30,000 to PLN 60,000,
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in some cases even from PLN 45,000 to PLN 90,000,
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the maximum fines imposed by labour inspectors have also been increased – from PLN 2,000 to PLN 5,000, and up to PLN 10,000 in case of repeated offences.
We are aware that the new regulations raise concerns among businesses. In particular, there is a perceived risk of excessive administrative discretion in matters that have so far been primarily assessed by labour courts in practice.
Listen to the full commentary:
https://lnkd.in/dvbcbjE3
If you have any questions regarding the impact of the new regulations on your employment structures, please feel free to contact Dr Aneta Żuradzka, Head of the Employment & GDPR practice at KBZ Law & Tax.
by KBZ LegalNavigating Legal Changes in 2026
Dear Sirs,
We are pleased to share with you our report “Navigating Legal Changes in 2026 Implications for Entrepreneurs”, which provides a practical and business-focused overview of the key regulatory developments that will affect companies in the coming year.
The report covers major changes across multiple areas of law, including employment and HR, immigration and global mobility, taxation, digitalisation and cybersecurity, construction and public procurement, restructuring, and intellectual property. We focus on regulations that have a direct impact on costs, risk exposure and operational decisions, and therefore require early assessment and preparation.
We support businesses not only in understanding new legal obligations, but above all in translating regulatory changes into concrete actions – from risk identification and legal audits to tailored recommendations and practical implementation aligned with business objectives.
The full report in PDF format is available at the following link:
ENG: Navigating Legal Changes in 2026 Implications for Entrepreneurs
PL: Raport: Zmiany w prawie 2026 – przewodnik dla przedsiębiorców
Should any of the topics discussed in the report be particularly relevant to your organisation, or if you would like to assess how the 2026 changes may affect your operations, we would be pleased to discuss this with you.
We are happy to propose dedicated advisory support, tailored to the specific needs of your business.
Best regards,
KBZ Legal & Tax Team