Changes to medical professionals' remuneration: draft law returns to committee

Published 2026-10-21

The Parliamentary Health Committee will once again address the draft law concerning the remuneration of medical personnel and working time limits. The document returned to committee work following its second reading in parliament, during which a number of amendments were introduced.

New regulations aim to govern wage issues in the healthcare sector and clarify rules regarding the working hours of doctors and nurses. This is a significant topic for thousands of medical workers across Poland, who have long been demanding improvements to their employment conditions.

During the second reading in the Sejm, proposals for changes were submitted, which now require detailed analysis by experts and the deputies serving on the committee. The goal of the renewed discussion is to develop a final version of the law that will be acceptable to both the government and representatives of the medical community.

Work on the draft is being closely monitored by trade unions, including NSZZ "Solidarność". Employee representatives emphasize that it is crucial to ensure decent earnings and safe working standards that will prevent the exhaustion of medical staff.

At this moment, it is unknown exactly when the legislative process will conclude. Once work in the Health Committee is finished, the draft law will be sent back for a vote in the Sejm, which will be the next step toward bringing the new regulations into effect.

Sources: Region Gdański NSZZ „Solidarność”

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