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The introduction of a supplementary allowance to the social pension is one of the key reforms to the Polish social security system in recent years. This benefit effectively increases the level of financial support for people who are unable to work or live independently.  In this article, you will find out what conditions must be met to receive additional funds from ZUS, and exactly how much the supplement amounts to following indexation…

Illness usually strikes at the least opportune moment. In such a situation, it is not only the sick leave itself that becomes crucial, but also specific knowledge: who pays the benefit, when the money will reach your account and what formalities and documents block sick pay. Find out how to effectively take care of your rights and avoid delays in benefit payments. Key findings from...

Depressive disorders (depression) can take away not only a person's life force, but above all their ability to work. A lot of myths have grown up around this subject, which is why letters to our law firm regularly ask: „can you get a pension because of depression?” The answer is yes, but not automatically. Simply being diagnosed with the illness by a psychiatrist is not enough -...

The scenario is usually similar: your child is already in nursery school, the excitement of the birth and the first months of care have long since subsided, so it is time to focus again on growing your business. Suddenly, you receive a letter from the Social Insurance Institution. The decision: the basis for the allowance has been called into question and the Social Insurance Institution demands the return of „unduly collected benefits” plus interest. The amounts? Often in excess of 50, 80...

Occupational burnout and depression are now some of the most common causes of temporary work incapacity. However, instead of focusing on their recovery, many people on L4 fear a restrictive check from the Social Security Administration. Can going for a walk or visiting a shop actually become grounds for withdrawing benefits? In this article, we look at what is allowed to a sick person on L4 and...

The Social Insurance Institution has refused a pension - what to do step by step in 2026? Receiving a refusal decision from the Social Insurance Institution can be stressful, but it is worth remembering that the decision of the pension authority is not final. In many cases, the negative position of the Social Insurance Institution is due to gaps in the documentation or a strict interpretation of the regulations, which can be successfully challenged in court. This guide will guide you through...

For many parents, the decision to go on parental leave is a natural step after the end of maternity or parental leave. However, the desire to provide personal care for the child often goes hand in hand with concerns about job stability. Although Polish law provides extensive protection for employees during this period, it is not absolute. It is worth learning about the rules that govern parental leave,...

Highlights at a glance Introduction - what is ZUS and what is its role in the life of the citizen and the functioning of the state. The Social Insurance Institution (Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych) is a state organisational unit with legal personality, functioning in the field of social insurance since 24 October 1934. Currently, the legal framework for its functioning is set by the Act on the Social Insurance System of 13 October...

Obtaining a disability certificate is a process that, for many people, is the beginning of the fight for their rights, relief and support in everyday life. Although this procedure is intended to support the citizen, in practice it often resembles a complicated obstacle course. As lawyers, we have observed that the most problems during the Disability Assessment Board proceedings are due to...

How to prove before the Social Insurance Institution that one is carrying out business activity? The recognition by the Social Insurance Institution that a given economic activity is fictitious or bogus is, for many entrepreneurs, the beginning of a gruelling battle for the right to be subject to social insurance. Although the control procedure should serve to verify the facts, in practice it often becomes a complicated obstacle course for the citizen, in which he or she has to fend off...