What’s on the horizon for HR departments in 2026?

Observing the market and our clients’ inquiries, I would highlight two key changes. First, the expansion of the powers of Poland’s national labour inspectorate (PIP) and the ability to convert civil law contracts into employment relationships via administrative decisions. Although the current draft of the Act is much less controversial than previous versions, PIP is still gaining a powerful tool.

The second major change will be the full implementation of pay transparency and equality regulations. We already saw the first shifts last year, such as the requirement to use gender-neutral language or providing candidates with salary ranges and/or relevant pay provisions. Although Poland performs better than most EU member states in this regard, there is still an 8% gap that needs improvement. – Sławomir Paruch in interview for Contact Online magazine.

Interview conducted by Patryk Kryczało, a lawyer from PCS Paruch Chruściel Stępień Kanclerz.

Read the interview here.