New rules on the calculation of traineeships: Millions of Poles with the right to longer leave, higher severance, internship allowances and Jubilee awards. Act signed by the president of Poland

Zdjęcie: Nowe zasady naliczania stażu pracy: Miliony Polaków zyskają prawo do dłuższego urlopu, wyższej odprawy, dodatków stażowych i nagród jubileuszowych. Ustawa podpisana przez Prezydenta RP / Inne


On Wednesday 15 October 2025, the president of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, signed the Act of 26 September 2025 amending the Act – the Labour Code and any another laws. The amendment prepared by MRPiPS introduces revolutionary changes in the way the traineeship is determined, on which a number of worker rights depend – including the dimension of leave, the amount of severance, internship allowances and Jubilee awards.