Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Tax Authorities Target B2B Contracts with Former Employers: Risk of Back Taxes and Legal Consequences for Businesses

The Tax Authority is fighting against the so-called, fictitious self-employment, treating B2B contracts as a way to avoid taxation. Entering into such contracts with former employers may demand employers to pay outstanding taxes and contributions. The penalized entrepreneurs may try to recover the funds...

120 Graduates and Students Receive Keys to New Flats in BiaÅ‚ystok: PLN 57 Million ‘Apartment for Graduates’ Program Aims to Retain Talent

120 students and graduates will receive keys to their own flats as part of the "Apartment for Graduates" program in Białystok. The city hopes to keep the best graduates and students who are...

Funeral benefit will increase to 7,000 PLN only in 2026 – the funeral industry appeals for quicker action

"What about the still high inflation and the rise in energy, gas or other components that will certainly affect the price of funeral services over the next two years?" asks Robert Czyżak, president...

Rising Air Pollution in Cities Tied to School Traffic: Polish Scientists Highlight Concerns

Research conducted by Polish scientists as part of the CoMobility project indicates that the rise in air pollution in cities is linked to school trips, especially in the mornings. "In Warsaw schools we studied, the...

Polish Debt Hits Record 86.5 Billion PLN: Rising Living Costs Blamed by 60% of Debtors

Sixty percent of indebted Poles believe that if not for the rising cost of living, they would not have fallen behind on their financial obligations. According to data from the BIG InfoMonitor Debtors...

A Lot and Cheap. What Will Black Friday 2024 Look Like?

Although Black Friday has been present in Poland for a decade and has firmly established itself in marketing and shopping calendars, it no longer enjoys the same level of popularity as a few...

President of UODO asks Border Guard about unauthorized use of PESEL database

The President of the Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) in Poland has raised questions with the Chief Commander of the Border Guard, General Robert Bagan, regarding potential cases of border guards using access to the PESEL database for private purposes. The letter inquired whether the commander is aware of such situations and what steps have been taken to clarify and prevent them. Unauthorized Checks in the PESEL Database According to media reports, Border Guards officers made unauthorized checks in the PESEL database. Personal data was allegedly used to check neighbors, acquaintances, or addresses of celebrities. Importantly, such actions had no connection with official duties and could have affected hundreds of people. Radio...

Former Military Airfield in Debrzno: From Missile Shield Plans to Bankruptcy Auction

On November 13, the anti-missile base in Redzikowo near SÅ‚upsk was officially opened. Few people remember that one of the alternative locations for the...

Polish Banks Brace for Stricter EU AML Regulations

The time for the implementation of EU regulations concerning anti-money laundering (AML) is running...

The government will tackle drunk drivers. What changes are awaiting us in traffic law?

According to a study by AlcoSense, 40% of Polish drivers believe that vehicle confiscation is an effective penalty for drunk drivers. New regulations regarding vehicle confiscation and stricter penalties for drunk driving, introduced...

Developers are betting on smaller cities

It's not only the largest cities such as Warsaw, Krakow, or Poznan that are attracting attention from the housing sector. In 2023, a full 55% of all units delivered by developers were created...

Frontex Strengthens EU Border Security with Satellite Data and Integrated Technologies

Monitoring of external EU borders is of key importance for internal security. Frontex - the European Border and Coast...

Christmas Season Jobs in High Demand: 10% More Candidates in 2024, Led by Young Workers

December is a time of intensive preparations for Christmas,...

The Future of Short-Term Rentals: Challenges and Regulatory Changes on the Horizon

Short term rental has become one of the fastest-growing...

Creotech signed an agreement with ESA regarding a mission investigating space weather

Creotech Instruments, the largest Polish space company listed on...

Top HR Trends for 2025: AI Integration, Pay Transparency, and Employee Upskilling

Since the development of generative artificial intelligence, building employee competencies and mental health, to regulations related to AI and transparency of salaries – what...

More divorce lawsuits are being submitted to the courts. The growth rate is 1.5 percent. [Data for the first-third quarter of the current year]

In the first three quarters of this year, almost 62 thousand divorce lawsuits were filed to district courts across Poland. That is about 1.5%...

Krakow Leads Regional Office Markets with Growing Demand and Declining Vacancy Rates

After three quarters, tenants in Krakow demonstrated the highest activity among regional cities. By the end of September, the demand for office space rental...

Gen Z Prioritizes Development Over Salary: Debunking Stereotypes in the Workplace

Young employees are often accused of being entitled, lazy, and lacking dedication to their assigned duties. Stereotypes paint Generation Z as reluctant to show...

Polish IT Sector Faces Rising Debt and Market Pressure Despite Growing Demand for Specialists

For years, the IT industry has been perceived as a stable sector, recording growth and offering good career prospects. As many as 51 percent...

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