Poland

International Framework
Pay Equity Legislation
Transparency Measures
Minimum Wage
Collective Bargaining
Other Information

Has the country ratified ILO Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100)?

Yes

If yes, when?

1954

Has the country ratified ILO Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111)?

Yes

If yes, when?

1961

Has the country ratified the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women?

Yes

If yes, when?

1980

OECD's Recommendation of the Council on Gender Equality in Education, Employment and Entrepreneurship

Applicable

Does the law mandate equal remuneration for men and women workers for work of equal value?

Yes

Legislative reference

1997, Constitution of the Republic of Poland, Section 33(2) Available, in the original version, here.
1997, Constitution of the Republic of Poland, Section 33(2): "Men and women shall have equal rights, in particular, regarding education, employment and promotion, and shall have the right to equal compensation for work of similar value, to social security, to hold offices, and to receive public honours and decorations."
1974, Labour Code, Section 18(3c)(1) Available, in the original version, here.
1974, Labour Code, Section 18(3c)(1): "Employees have the right to equal remuneration for the same work or for work of an identical value." (unofficial translation)

If not, does the law mandate equal pay for equal work and/or non-discrimination in relation to employment and occupation?

Yes

Legislative reference

1974, Labour Code, Section 18(3c)(1) Available, in the original version, here.
1974, Labour Code, Section 18(3c)(1): "Employees have the right to equal remuneration for the same work or for work of an identical value." (unofficial translation)

Are there any category of workers excluded?

No provisions could be located

Is there a definition of remuneration?

Labour Code from 1974 in Section 18(3c)(2) provides that "[t]he remuneration referred to in § 1 includes all components of remuneration, regardless of their name or characteristics, as well as other work-related benefits granted to employees in cash or non-cash form." (unofficial translation)

Is there a definition of work of equal value?

Labour Code from 1974 in Section 18(3c)(3) defines work of an identical value as "work that demands from employees not only comparable professional qualifications, certified by documents provided for in separate provisions or by practice and professional experience, but also comparable responsibility and effort." (unofficial translation)

Does the law mandate for objective job evaluation (to ensure equal pay for work of equal value)?

No provisions could be located

Does the country have proactive and wage transparency laws and measures to address discriminatory pay gap (including any other measures to address undervaluation of women's work)?

Yes

If yes, which laws and measures?

The Ministry of Family and Social Policy prepared a computer application "Equal salaries" allowing an easy way to estimate the differences in the salaries of employees, taking into account their gender, age, education and other selected characteristics (i.e. the so-called "adjusted wage gap"). This free-of-charge application aims to help employers to develop a pay policy that is informed and gender non-discriminatory. Further information is available here.

Are there any provisions on minimum wage?

Yes

If yes, could you please specify whether at the national and/or sectoral level?

National

If yes, could you please provide details and appropriate reference?

Labour Code from 1974 in Section 10(2) provides that "The State determines the minimum remuneration for work." (unofficial translation) Available, in the original version, here. Act of 10 October 2002 on Minimum Wage (Text No. 1679) introduced the statutory regulation of the minimum wage in 2003. Available, in the original version, here.

Are there any provisions in collective agreements related to the principle of equal remuneration for work of equal value?

No provisions could be located

Other useful info

N/A

Other useful databases

ILO NORMLEX website
ILO NATLEX website