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Sick pay from day one at ZUS? Not law yet, as of 18 Oct 2026
Employers still pay the first 33 days of L4. A promise to move that to ZUS is not law. What the sources say and what it means for you.

Employers still pay the first 33 days of L4. A promise to move that to ZUS is not law. What the sources say and what it means for you.

Falling ill in Poland? Your employer pays the first 33 days of L4, ZUS pays after, e-ZLA notes are automatic, and the rate is 80% or 100% of your base.