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Polish employment law year-end roundup: get ready for 2020!

As 2019 has come to an end, it is time for employers to get ready for 2020. Below we present a short summary of changes in Polish employment law, covering such areas as salaries, taxes, benefits and employee litigation. Minimum National Salary As of 1 January 2020, the minimum national salary and hourly rate for contractors has increased. The national minimum salary has increased by over 15% from PLN 2,250 to PLN 2,600 (approx. $675 or £523). The minimum rate for contractors has increased from PLN 14.70 to PLN 17 per hour of contracted work. Seniority Allowance Seniority allowance is a payment to the employee in recognition of length of service with a given employer. As of 1 January 2020, the seniority allowance is no longer taken into account when checking if the minimum national salary threshold is met. Social Benefits Fund In 2020 the amount paid into the Social Benefits Fund (ZF┼ЪS) per employee will be calculated based on the average salary in 2018. In mid-2019 the c...