Starting January 1, 2025, Poland will implement new minimum wage and hourly rates rules, affecting workers, especially those hired on local contracts. Here’s what you need to know:

Key Changes:

1. Monthly Minimum Wage:
   • The minimum wage will increase to PLN 4,626 gross per month.
   • This is an increase from the current minimum wage of PLN 4,300 gross per month.
2. Hourly Rate for Civil Contract Workers:
   • The minimum hourly rate will go up to PLN 30.50 gross per hour.
   • This is higher than the current rate of PLN 28.10 gross per hour.

Who Does This Impact?

These changes apply to workers under local hire contracts, including those on Work Permits and Single Permits for Local Hire.

However, some groups are not affected:

• Intracompany Transfer (ICT) Permits
• EU Blue Card Holders

These categories follow different salary rules based on specific thresholds.

What Employers Need to Know:

1. Fair Pay:
   Employers must ensure that the salaries they offer are in line with what others in similar roles at their company earn. This is to maintain fairness and market standards.
2. Supporting Dependents:
   The salary must be enough to support the foreign worker and any family members they bring to Poland.
3. Threshold Changes:
   If salary thresholds change, the new amounts will apply to:
   • Current permit holders
   • Applications in progress
   • New and renewal applications
     Employers must adjust salaries to meet these new thresholds.
4. No Counting Perks:
   Benefits like housing allowances or travel perks do not count toward the minimum salary requirement for local hires. Only the base salary is considered.
5. Local Payroll:
   Foreign employees must be paid in Polish currency (PLN) and through a Polish payroll system.

What This Means for Foreign Workers:

• Higher Earnings: These changes mean better pay for many workers starting in 2025.
• Employer Compliance: If you are already working in Poland or applying for a work permit, your employer may need to adjust your salary to meet the new rules.

By making these updates, Poland aims to ensure fair wages for workers and support their cost of living.

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