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Between 14 August and 15 September 2025, applications will be open for a nationwide pilot program on reduced working time in Poland, coordinated by the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy. Employers will be eligible for funding of up to PLN 1 million to implement new work models that reduce working time without lowering employee salaries or employment levels. The initiative aims to test practical applications of reduced working time in Polish companies across various sectors.
This pilot program on reduced working time in Poland offers employers the opportunity to:
The impact of these models will be assessed in areas such as:
Eligibility criteria include:
The 2025 pilot on reduced working time in Poland will consist of:
Applications are open to:
Applicants must demonstrate at least 12 months of operational history and submit a complete application on time.
The government has allocated PLN 10 million from the Labour Fund to support the 2025 pilot on reduced working time in Poland. Each eligible employer — public, private, or non-profit — may apply for up to PLN 1 million in funding.
Private companies are not subject to specific size or industry restrictions. However, these factors may influence the evaluation of applications. The only formal requirement is proof of current or declared collaboration with public employment services (e.g., job offers on ePraca, use of labour market tools, or participation in EU-funded projects).
In cases involving public or de minimis aid, applicants must comply with relevant EU/state aid regulations and not exceed the EUR 300,000 threshold over a rolling three-year period.
Qualified applications will be sorted into 12 evaluation categories based on:
The number of available slots in each basket is presented in the table below:
| PKD Group | Up to 9 employees | 10–49 employees | 50–249 employees | 250+ employees |
| Group I (A–E) – e.g. agriculture, manufacturing, energy, waste management | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Group II (F–M) – e.g. construction, trade, transport, IT, finance, real estate | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Group III (N–V) – e.g. professional services, education, health care, public admin, culture, NGOs | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Projects with the highest scores within each group will be recommended for funding. Remaining funds may be allocated to top-scoring projects from other groups if capacity is not filled.
Even before the national pilot launch, several Polish cities have implemented reduced working time models:
In all cases, service quality remained unaffected.
Implementing reduced working time in Poland without income loss is one of the most discussed labour trends in Europe. This pilot provides evidence-based insight into the effectiveness of such models and could support future legislative change in the Polish Labour Code.
Considering participation in the 2025 reduced working time in Poland pilot?
Accace Legal provides end-to-end support: risk assessment, work model design, formal documentation, and funding compliance.
Contact us to discuss tailored support for your organisation.
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