Project on gender parity in large companies submitted for consultation
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A draft amendment to the Public Offering Act in Poland aims to introduce gender parity in large public companies. According to the proposal, at least 33% of positions on both the management board and supervisory board must be held by underrepresented genders. This regulation is intended to implement the EU Directive 2022/2381, enhancing gender balance among directors. Companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange must comply by June 30, 2026, while state-owned enterprises have a deadline of December 31, 2025.
The regulations will not apply to micro, small, and medium enterprises with fewer than 250 employees. The Polish Financial Supervision Authority may impose fines of up to 10% of annual revenue for non-compliance.
