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New workers' rights: fighting bogus contracts

The law strengthens protection for workers employed under civil contracts that are actually employment in disguise. The State Labour Inspectorate gains new tools to recognize such contracts as employment agreements, and workers can count on free legal assistance in court. The changes also cover remote inspections and higher penalties for employers breaking the law.
Key points
The Labour Inspectorate can by decision recognize a civil contract as an employment contract if working conditions indicate so – the worker then gains full legal protection
Labour inspectors can file a lawsuit to establish employment status on behalf of a worker, who does not have to bear the costs
Employers can ask the Inspectorate for an individual interpretation for 40 PLN whether their contract is employment or commission – but the decision does not exempt from liability during inspection
Labour Inspectorate inspections can be conducted remotely, using online transmission and electronic documents
Penalties for employers for irregularities have doubled – from 2,000 to 60,000 PLN, and in more serious cases from 3,000 to 90,000 PLN
A worker whose contract is recognized as employment is protected from dismissal for this reason – such a decision cannot be grounds for termination
An employer who voluntarily corrects contracts within 12 months of the law taking effect will avoid penalty
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2026-03-11
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Additional Information
Rządowy projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy o Państwowej Inspekcji Pracy oraz niektórych innych ustaw.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 2250
Process start date: 2026-02-20
Voting date: 2026-03-11
Voting no: 52