GIP Calls to Pause Complaints to PIP – Key Changes Ahead (July 2026)
Chief Labour Inspector Marcin Stanecki has urged businesses and contractors to temporarily refrain from filing complaints with the Państwowa Inspekcja Pracy until July 8, 2026. The reason: upcoming regulatory changes will significantly strengthen the authority’s enforcement powers.
In recent weeks, the Państwowa Inspekcja Pracy has seen a surge in complaints regarding the replacement of employment contracts with civil law agreements. This trend is directly linked to the announced labour market reform.
Currently, PIP lacks the legal authority to administratively reclassify such contracts into employment relationships. As a result, complaints filed now are assessed under existing, less effective regulations.
This is why Marcin Stanecki recommends holding off until the new rules take effect.
New Powers of PIP (Effective July 2026)
The reform introduces several critical changes:
- administrative reclassification of civil contracts into employment contracts
- issuance of individual rulings on B2B and civil law arrangements
- enhanced data exchange between Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych, Państwowa Inspekcja Pracy, and Krajowa Administracja Skarbowa
- introduction of remote inspections and corrective action plans
- increased penalties, including double fines for violations
What Should Businesses Do Now?
Waiting passively would be a mistake.
According to Marcin Stanecki, the coming months are the right time to review and adjust current contracting practices.
Key actions include:
- auditing civil law and B2B contracts
- assessing legal and compliance risks
- aligning cooperation models with upcoming regulations
Engaging a tax or legal advisor at this stage can significantly reduce exposure to future penalties.