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Minimum wage 2026: PLN 4,806 gross, PLN 31.40 per hour, total employer cost PLN 5,790 - the first single-step increase in years
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Largest employers in Poland 2025: Biedronka 81,300, Orlen 67,800, Poczta 62,300 - the top 10 by headcount
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Profitability of the Polish transport industry - 2024 analysis
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