Reduced working hours – pilot programme

The Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy has announced the launch of a nationwide pilot programme aimed at testing reduced working time models in various sectors of the economy. Employers can receive funding of up to PLN 1 million to implement solutions that reduce working time without reducing employees’ salaries.

The programme is open to employers from all over the country, regardless of their industry or legal form of employment. Applications will be accepted from 14 August to 15 September 2025, and projects will be implemented in three stages until mid-2027. It is worth noting that the full rules for the call for pilot projects, entitled ‘SHORTENED WORKING TIME – IT’S HAPPENING!’, are available on the gov.pl website.

How can we help?

For many companies, participation in the pilot programme is an opportunity to test more flexible forms of work organisation in practice, but it also poses a considerable formal and organisational challenge. Among other things, it will be necessary to develop a project that meets the requirements, plan its implementation, analyse the legal implications of changes in the organisation of working time, and ensure compliance with labour law and the employer’s internal regulations.

Our team supports employers throughout the entire process – from planning and preparing the application, through negotiations with the employees, to implementing the changes and reporting.

In particular, we offer:

❖ assessment of whether the organisation is eligible to participate in the pilot programme,

❖ preparation of application documentation,

❖ developing regulations and legal solutions enabling the implementation of shorter working hours,

❖ support in implementing changes and internal communication,

❖ ongoing legal support for the project throughout its duration.

If you are considering participating in the pilot programme, please contact us. We will be happy to advise you on whether the programme may be beneficial in your specific case and how to safely carry out the process from a formal and legal perspective.

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