Despite employee market, one third of companies pay salaries late
In the first half of 2024, nearly one-third of companies inspected by the National Labor Inspectorate (PIP) paid salaries late. While entrepreneurs attribute this to cash flow problems and high operational costs, trade unions argue that insufficient penalties for labor law violations fail to deter employers. Out of 1,706 companies inspected, 486 had delays in salary payments, a rate comparable to previous years (28% in H1 2024 vs. 27% in 2023 and 29% in 2022).
Issues often involve underpayment or delays in salaries and other work-related payments. Small businesses, especially in eastern Poland, face more significant challenges. Increased costs and administrative inefficiencies also contribute to these delays.
Union representatives suggest that stricter penalties could improve compliance.
