Polish Labour Law

Polish Labour Law This page is meant to acquaint the readers with Polish labour law, with an emphasis put on the employer’s responsibilities.

Overseas companies set up their subsidiaries or branch offices in Poland or post their employees to work here. Even before employment is formally finalized the HR services come across a number of employment law questions, starting from, when applicable, the right to stay and work permits. This blog is meant to acquaint the persons in charge and other interested readers with the main concepts of Polish employment law, with an emphasis put on the employer’s responsibilities.

Minimal wages in Poland: a standard monthly rate for employees and an hourly rate for civil law contract individuals.
24/11/2020

Minimal wages in Poland: a standard monthly rate for employees and an hourly rate for civil law contract individuals.

In Poland minimal wages refer to monthly full time employee salary as well hourly rates for individuals performing activities under civil law contracts.

The employer is obliged to treat all employess in the same way, unless there are genuine requirements of diferentiation ...
18/11/2020

The employer is obliged to treat all employess in the same way, unless there are genuine requirements of diferentiation (e.g. parenthood). The employer is also required to provide equal pay for the same work or for work of the same value.



The employer is obliged to treat all employess in the same way, unless there are genuine requirements of diiferentiation (e.g. parenthood).

Transfer of undertakings is sometimes unclear. You need to consider what part might have been transferred: assets, manpo...
08/11/2020

Transfer of undertakings is sometimes unclear. You need to consider what part might have been transferred: assets, manpower or tasks?

Transfer of undertakings is sometimes unclear. You need to consider what part might have been transferred: assets, manpower or tasks?

Transfer of undertakings: there are certain legal requirements to meet. A "summary" termination by the employee is possi...
31/10/2020

Transfer of undertakings: there are certain legal requirements to meet. A "summary" termination by the employee is possible.



The employer must provide information of the intended transfer and must not terminate employment contracts solely on the grounds of transfer.

24/10/2020



The most important pieces of legislation is Polish Labour Code. It wil tell you basic things, such as how to conclude an employment contract.

Full-time or part-time work? How do they affect employee rights?
18/10/2020

Full-time or part-time work? How do they affect employee rights?

Employees may work on a full-time or a part-time basis, whichever is agreed with the employer. There are no particular restrictions.

Regular working hours, 5-day workweek, maximum working time per week and rest times - basic information of Polish workin...
10/10/2020

Regular working hours, 5-day workweek, maximum working time per week and rest times - basic information of Polish working time regulations.

In Poland you would normally work 8 hours a day and 40 hours, on average, a week. Plus a 15-minute break if your work more than 6 hours a day.

Nightwork is indispensable in certain areas of business, such as transport or hotels. Nightworkers are entitled to addit...
03/10/2020

Nightwork is indispensable in certain areas of business, such as transport or hotels. Nightworkers are entitled to additional pay.



Nightwork is indispensable in certain areas of business, such as transport or hotels. Nightworkers are entitled to additional pay.

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