News: labour law changes and PIP activities
Short updates on changes in the law and matters concerning the National Labour Inspectorate. We publish only what we have confirmed in legal acts or on official websites.
PIP Act before the Constitutional Tribunal: case K 17/26
The President has challenged the provision on decisions establishing an employment relationship and the higher fines. Status of case K 17/26 on 15 October 2026.
15 October 2026
New labour inspector ID card design from 1 January 2027
The Marshal of the Sejm has set a new design of the PIP staff ID card (M.P. 2026 item 939). It applies from 1 January 2027; old cards remain valid for a year.
15 October 2026
New PIP powers in force from 8 July 2026
Since 8 July 2026, the District Labour Inspector can establish an employment relationship by decision. What has changed and from when, according to the Act.
15 October 2026
Minimum wage in 2027: PLN 4,950 and PLN 32.30 per hour
A Council of Ministers regulation of 14 September 2026 sets the minimum wage from 1 January 2027 at PLN 4,950 and the minimum hourly rate at PLN 32.30.
15 October 2026