The introduced regulation aims to reduce the abuse of civil law contracts and to provide protection for the lowest-paid workers.

The guaranteed minimum hourly rate was extended to include natural persons who do not conduct business activities, as well as the so-called “self-employed,” i.e. natural persons carrying out economic activity who do not have employees or do not conclude agreements with contractors, whose activity was registered in the Republic of Poland or in a country which is not a member state of the European Union or the European Economic Area.

The minimum hourly rate is a nationwide category. It is not differentiated by region, sector, economic sector, occupational group or qualifications.

Which contracts does the minimum hourly rate apply to?

The minimum hourly rate applies to contracts of mandate (Article 734 of the Civil Code) as well as service contracts covered by the legal regulations for contracts of mandate (Article 750 of the Civil Code).

Who is covered by the minimum hourly rate?

The guaranteed minimum hourly rate applies to natural persons who do not conduct business activity and natural persons conducting sole proprietorship who personally perform the tasks resulting from the contract.

The minimum hourly rate applies to self-employed persons conducting business activity registered in Poland or in a country which is not a Member State of the European Union or a country in the European Economic Area. 

What is the minimum hourly rate?

In 2023, the minimum hourly rate amounts to 22,80 PLN for each hour of the order or services provided. From July 1, 2023 it will amount to 23,50 PLN.

Does the minimum hourly rate apply to contracts concluded verbally?

The minimum hourly rate also applies to contracts concluded verbally. In such case, prior to the commencement of the order or prior to carrying out the services, the Orderer and the Contractor must agree on the specific arrangements for confirming the number of work hours.