Thursday, November 21, 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...

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...

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...

Lower Health Insurance Contributions for Entrepreneurs Starting January 2025: Key Changes Announced

From January 1, 2025, entrepreneurs will pay a lower minimum health insurance contribution. Its...

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...

Reforms Could Boost Investments in Poland by 25%, but Lack of Action Risks a 40% Decline – PwC Analysis

Appropriate legislative changes could facilitate a 25% increase in investments over the next five years, but their absence could lead to a drop of...

Major Changes for Entrepreneurs in 2025: ZUS Contributions, Health Insurance, and VAT Adjustments

The year 2025 will bring several changes for entrepreneurs in Poland, including modifications in ZUS (Social Insurance Institution) contributions, VAT tax, and health insurance...

Polish Parliament Works on Amending Passenger Data Law. Airlines hope to avoid billion-dollar fines

The Parliament is working on amending the Act on Passenger Flight Data Processing. This is necessitated by a ruling of the EU Court of...

A wave of investments from EU funds is expected next year. Public procurement law requires some adjustments

It is expected that Poland will experience an investment boom beginning in 2025, largely fueled by increased funds from the KPO (Knowledge, Practice, Opportunities)...

Controversies Surrounding the Ban on 45-Hour Driver Rest in Cabins: When Can Drivers Be Fined?

Disputes over European regulations regarding bans on regular 45-hour driver's rest in the vehicle have been ongoing for nearly 20 years. The most significant...

New Whistleblower Protection Law Takes Effect on September 25, Requiring Companies to Implement Reporting Procedures and Ensure Employee Safeguards

From September 25, regulations of the law on whistleblower protection, signed in June by the president, come into effect. Initially, companies employing at least...

Entrepreneurs can return to Small ZUS Plus after 2 years, not 3, according to a court ruling

The small ZUS Plus is entitled to entrepreneurs in five-year cycles – 3 years of preferential contribution and 2 years break for a big...

Penalties for Employers who Use Repression Against Whistleblowers

Modern work environments are increasingly recognizing the need for effective reporting of irregularities and breaches in the realm of law and ethics. In response...

The company is responsible for the employee’s VAT frauds (so-called empty invoices)

A company is responsible for its employee's VAT fraud, even if it knew nothing about it. However, an entrepreneur can protect themselves from liability...

Record Legal Changes in 2023: How AI is Helping Lawyers Navigate the Growing Complexity of Law

Last year, over 34,000 pages of new legislation were adopted. This is an increase of 8 percent compared to 2022 and is the second-highest...

The Impact of Floods on Contractual Obligations According to Polish Law

A flood can lead to partial or total inability to fulfill a contractual obligation. When the fulfillment of an obligation becomes impossible due to...

71.5% Poles Doubt Future State Pensions: What the Planned ZUS Inclusion Means for Freelancers

71.5% of Poles Doubt That Future State Pensions Will Provide a Dignified Life, According to Recent Research for Useme.com. More and More Are Starting...

Flood as Force Majeure – Consequences for Limitation and Liability

The Polish civil law system lacks a definition of "force majeure". However, in legal theory and jurisprudence, force majeure is often understood as an...

Platform Worker Directive: Boon or Bane for Polish Workers and Consumers?

The regulatory changes in the labor market, which are announced by the Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy (MRPiPS) in Poland, will increase...

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