New regulations regarding employee quarantine and isolation have been in effect since 24 October.

As of 24 October, further amendments to the regulations concerning the quarantine and isolation of employees came into effect, introduced by the Regulation of the Council of Ministers of 23 October 2020 amending the Regulation on the establishment of certain restrictions, obligations, and prohibitions in connection with the state of epidemic.

– The sanitary inspection authority (Sanepid) no longer issues decisions when referring individuals to quarantine.
– Mandatory quarantine for cohabitants has been abolished.
– The payment of sick pay/allowance will be based on data concerning individuals placed under quarantine or home isolation. There is no longer a requirement to submit Sanepid decisions or special declarations. The Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) will provide such information to payers via their online profiles.
– A person who tests positive for COVID-19 is automatically placed in home isolation, unless they are referred to an isolation facility or hospital.
– Professional and business meetings are permitted without participant limits.