TGC Corporate Lawyers Legal review – February 2025

Newsletter – changes in law regulations. February 2025.

E-Delivery for commercial law companies – how to prepare for the new requirement?

Soon, using electronic delivery will become mandatory for commercial law companies. Businesses that registered their operations with the National Court Register (KRS) before 1 January 2025, must have an e-delivery address starting 1 April 2025.

While replacing traditional paper communication with e-delivery will streamline and speed up communication and proceedings, implementing this new obligation may pose a challenge for many entrepreneurs. It is advisable to start preparations as early as possible, such as submitting a request to create an e-delivery inbox with an address before the statutory deadline.

Register for the TGC Corporate Lawyers webinar to find out how and when to prepare for the transition to e-delivery.

Read also the article by our Corporate Law expert, Anna Szczerba, who outlines the current deadlines and the pros and cons of implementing e-deliveries.

Read the full legal act here.

Labour Market Reform Approved by the Polish Parliament

On 21 February, the Polish Parliament (Sejm) passed a new labor market bill, which will now be reviewed by the Senate. This is a crucial step in addressing current challenges and needs of both employers and job seekers.

Key changes include subsidies for employers hiring individuals over 50 years old, as well as for women over 60 and men over 65. The subsidy will cover up to 50% of the minimum wage per month.

Additionally, a new form of internship will be introduced, allowing participants to gain both skills and professional qualifications. Employers will receive incentives, and interns will be granted additional stipends.

Read the full legal act here.

Additional Maternity Leave for Parents of Premature Babies from 19 March

On 19 March 2025, amendments to the Labour Code regarding maternity leave will come into force. These changes extend the leave for parents of premature babies who required hospitalization after birth. In Poland, this issue affects approximately 20,000 children annually, and the new provisions aim to support parents during this challenging time.

Read the article by our expert, Piotr Kryczek, to find out who is eligible for the new leave, how its duration is determined, and how it relates to maternity benefits.

Read the full legal act here.

Government Endorses Bill on Employing Foreign Workers

Changes to the employment of foreign workers in Poland are approaching. A special parliamentary committee has issued a favorable opinion on a bill regulating the conditions for hiring foreign employees.

Key provisions include stricter penalties for illegal employment, with fines reaching up to PLN 50,000. The bill will also require employment agencies to hire foreign workers only under employment contracts.

Additionally, special service points for foreign workers will be established at local labor offices to facilitate legal employment procedures. However, employers express concerns that these changes may increase the informal labor market and complicate the hiring of seasonal workers. The bill also introduces the possibility of denying work permits to employers who fail to meet specific criteria.

Learn more about foreign employment regulations in Poland. Read the article by our expert, Katarzyna Zarzycka.

Read the full legal act here.

Workplace Mobbing – Labour Code Amendment Proposal Under Consultation

At the end of January 2025, a draft amendment to the Labour Code was submitted for consultation, aiming to redefine and enhance measures against workplace mobbing.

Experts emphasize the urgent need for these regulations. While the Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy has announced plans to simplify the definition of mobbing and clarify employer obligations, specialists point out several inconsistencies in the proposed amendments.

Read the article from Puls Biznesu, where TGC Corporate Lawyers experts comment on the proposed regulations.

Read the draft bill here.

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