Proposed 2026 Amendments to the Labor Migration and Labor Mobility Act
In early January 2026, the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy published for public consultation a draft Bill Amending and Supplementing the Labor Migration and Labor Mobility Act (LMLMA).
The draft bill contains real and practically important changes for businesses that hire or plan to hire third-country national workers.
The main changes concern:
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Increasing the quotas for hiring third-country workers
An increase of 5 percentage points in the permissible share of employed third-country nationals with a Single Residence and Work Permit (SRWP) is envisioned—both for small and medium-sized enterprises (changing from 35% to 40%) and for large enterprises (changing from 20% to 25%). -
Hiring outside the quotas for projects and activities of national importance
The draft bill introduces the possibility of hiring third-country national workers outside the SRWP quotas when it comes to the execution of projects and activities of national significance. -
Possibility to change the place of work
Greater flexibility is envisioned regarding the workplace of hired foreign workers, while at the same time adding an administrative burden for employers. -
Regulating the activity of intermediaries when hiring third-country workers
A special legal framework is being created for intermediary activities when hiring third-country nationals. The goal is more legal certainty for all parties—employers, workers, and the intermediaries themselves—as well as limiting unfair practices. -
Clearer prohibitions and sanctions for illegal employment
The draft bill explicitly prohibits employers from hiring third-country nationals with illegal stay, envisioning serious sanctions for violations.
Overall, the changes aim to provide more opportunities and greater flexibility in accessing the workforce of third-country nationals, but also more requirements for procedural compliance and control.
