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Employment conditions

 

In Poland general labour conditions are regulated by the Labour Code and other legal acts for both public and private employers. Also certain specific conditions such as additional social benefits or bonuses are stipulated by internal regulations of employing organisations. Employers in Poland have the same rights and obligations towards hired foreigners as towards Polish citizens, and these are to:

  • conclude a written contract with the employee and before signing the contract to translate it into a language understood by the employee;
  • provide him/her with training on labour protection regulations appropriate to the work position;
  • provide a free medical examination in accordance with the work to be performed;
  • register the employee for social and health insurance within 7 days from signing the contract;
  • collect and pay advances on income tax and other mandatory insurance contributions;
  • apply the same working and remuneration rules to all employees throughout the period of employment.