Misclassification Poland revives labour inspector reclassification powers after Tusk U-turn Cabinet backs redrafted bill with stronger safeguards and appeal rights as part of EU recovery commitments iStock.com/rarrarorro Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Wednesday 18 February 2026 Poland has revived plans to expand the powers of labour inspectors, weeks after Prime Minister Donald Tusk halted an earlier proposal amid concerns about the impact on business and jobs. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Compliance Poland scraps proposed expansion of labour inspectorate powers Labour Reforms Poland to give labour inspectors power to reclassify civil law contracts Pay transparency Poland’s pay transparency bill aims to go beyond EU directive Labour Reforms Poland’s broadened service rules expand worker rights but burden bosses