flash news: #work time
From 14 August to 15 September 2025, willing employers can apply to participate in the Ministry's pilot program for reduced working hours.
On Tuesday, 22 July, the Sejm held the first reading of the government (print no. 1426) and parliamentary (print no. 1404) bills amending the Labour Code and certain other acts.
On Friday, 27 June, the Ministry of Labour announced details of a pilot programme for reduced working hours.
The former head of the registrar's office was dismissed because of the elimination of the position and allegations of, among others, unauthorized network access and leaving the workplace without permission. After the termination, the mayor performed the duties and the position was not filled again.
Analyses commissioned by the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy on opportunities for reducing working hours have been completed, their conclusions showing improvements in employee health at places where working time has been reduced, consequently fewer absences.
The Director of the Labour Law Department informs us that the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy is analysing reducing working time. The ministry has also requested institutes to research how long an employee is able to work effectively in a day. In addition, commercial analyses are being undertaken as to the cost of reducing working time.