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Record Holiday Season for Couriers: A Chance for Profit or a Risk of Growing Debt?

The upcoming Christmas season traditionally marks a period of increased activity in the courier industry. This year, it could be record-breaking. Polish courier companies...

Do we have a “business-friendly government”? Which companies lost out, and which benefited a year after the elections?

Election promises, both fulfilled and abandoned, affect the situation in the economy and entrepreneurs. The lack of an increase in the tax-free threshold...

Long Hours, Low Morale: Polish Workers Struggle with Burnout

Poles are among the longest working societies in Europe, which also translates into a high percentage of people feeling tired at work. The most...

Poland’s New Employment Rules for Foreigners

According to the latest version of the bill on the employment of foreigners, starting from 2025, foreigners will only be able to work in...

Rising Costs and Higher ZUS Top Concerns for Poland’s Smallest Businesses

The smallest companies are most afraid of rising costs and higher social security contributions (ZUS) in Poland. The rising costs of running a business are...

New Social Security Bill in Poland Sparks Controversy: Sick Leave with One Employer, Work for Another?

The latest draft bill on social security (ZUS) by the Ministry of Labor, Family, and Social Policy in Poland introduces some changes to the...

New regulations aim to improve the situation of people employed by digital platforms. They introduce the presumption of employment relationship

The European Commission aims to improve the employment conditions of workers in the gig economy through new regulations. A directive adopted in mid-October stipulates...

What are the consequences for the labor market and freelancers?

Over 2.3 million Poles hold contracts for specific tasks and creative works. At times, workers are encouraged to opt for such contracts that "pretend"...

Demographic Shifts in Polish Cities: Aging Populations and Challenges for Health Services and Infrastructure

In the years 2021-2023, the median age increased in 58 cities and decreased only in seven. In 2023, the oldest inhabitants were in Sopot,...

From Bureaucracy to Integration: Employers and Foreigners Have Their Expectations

The Polish government has adopted a draft migration strategy that has been long awaited by foreigners and their employers. Those directly affected by these...

Mandatory Social Insurance for All Civil Law Contracts: Ministry Prepares Major Reform Impacting 2.3 Million Workers in Poland

The Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy has informed that it has already prepared a draft amendment to the law on the social...

Couriers in Debt: Small Courier Companies Struggle to Survive in the Face of Rising Arrears

Couriers Have Their Hands Full. Although the value of individual online purchases is decreasing as customers seek cheaper alternatives to goods, the number 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...

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...
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