Poland is taking significant steps toward implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive. From 24 December 2025, new rules will apply to the recruitment process...
Poland is taking significant steps toward implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive. From 24 December 2025, new rules will apply to the recruitment process, requiring employers to disclose starting pay or salary ranges to candidates and use gender-neutral job titles.
Meanwhile, a draft bill published on 16 December 2025 outlines comprehensive measures to enforce pay equity across the workforce, including mandatory job evaluations, annual wage gap calculations for larger employers, and new employee rights to pay information. If adopted, these broader obligations are expected to come into force on 7 June 2026, with penalties of up to PLN 50,000 (approximately GBP 10,400) for non-compliance.
Here's more information about where things stand:
The Act, which partially implements the Pay Transparency Directive, will take effect on 24 December 2025. Its scope is limited to pay transparency during recruitment. Employers must inform candidates of starting pay or salary ranges either in job advertisements or, at the latest, before the interview or the employment agreement is concluded. In addition, job titles and adverts must be gender-neutral, applicants must not be asked about their current or previous pay and recruitment processes must be free of discrimination.
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