During a meeting with directors of labour offices and Voluntary Labour Corps, Minister Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk expressed her gratitude for their commitment to helping those affected by the floods of September 2024. She also extended her wishes on the occasion of Public Employment Service Employees' Day falling at the end of January.

On 30 January 2026, the conference "At the turn of the centuries” was held, organised jointly by the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy and the Sejm of the Republic of Poland during the celebration of the 107th anniversary of the State Labour Inspection (PIP). This is an important anniversary for the institution that has been promoting the safety and rights of working people for more than a century. Minister Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk recalled that the PIP is "a sign of continuity and strength of the State of Poland” and its role is to "safeguard civilisational achievements in the field of labour protection”.

More transparency in rules, more streamlined procedures and the elimination of harmful absurdities - these are the main objectives of the reform of sick leave and medical certification. The act, drafted by the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy, was signed by the President of the Republic of Poland.

The registered unemployment rate in Poland at the end of December 2025 was 5.7 per cent, with 888,6 people then unemployed, according to estimates from the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy.

While some people are enjoying the real winter and enjoying its delights, others are fighting for their lives. Because sub-zero temperatures pose a real threat especially to people in crisis of homelessness. Do you see anyone who might need support? React - you can save someone's life.

On 7 January, a new ICT system for contracts was launched to help make and handle certain contracts electronically in a simple and intuitive way. The new system will make day-to-day work easier for both employees and employers.

From 1 January 2026 in the public sector, and from 1 May also in the private sector, periods of mandate work or sole proprietorship will count towards years of service. In order for the employer to recognise these periods, a special certificate from the Social Security Institution is required. Find out how to get it!

During the final press briefing of the year, Minister of Labour, Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk and Deputy Minister, Sebastian Gajewski, talked about the most important changes and solutions in the labour law and the social security system that will enter into force on 1 January 2026. And we start with a free Christmas Eve already this year!

On 13 December 2025, the Act on Collective Labour Agreements and Collective Bargaining Agreements entered into force. This is an important step towards strengthening of social dialogue and a modern, flexible labour law in Poland.

Maja Nowak, a social activist, a politician, an interpreter-guide for the deaf-blind, was appointed as the Government Plenipotentiary for Persons with Disabilities and the Secretary of State at the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy. We would like to express our gratitude to the former plenipotentiary, Łukasz Krasoń, for his commitment to supporting persons with disabilities and their families.