What you'll learn
- Country Introduction
- Tax Breakdown for Employers
- Statutory Leave Laws
- Minimum Wage and Working Hours
- Termination Process
- Additional Information
Poland is a country in central Europe, bordered by Lithuania, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Germany. The country has very high standards of living, safety, and economic freedom, as well as free university education and a universal health care system. Poland's diverse territory extends from the Baltic Sea in the north to the Sudeten and Carpathian Mountains in the south.
Paid Leave and Statutory Leave
Parental Leave
Pregnant employees are entitled to 20 weeks of paid maternity leave (or 31 weeks for twins). The leave is paid by social security at 100% of the salary, and employees need to take at least 14 weeks of leave after the birth.
Fathers can receive 2 weeks of paid paternity leave, and employees can also take adoption leave. Parental leave is also available to either parent after the maternity leave, which lasts up to 32 weeks.
Sick Leave
Employees are entitled to paid sick leave in Poland, though the length of the leave depends on age and how long the employee has worked at the company. The length of paid leave varies from 14-33 days per year, and is paid between 80%-100% of the salary by the employer. If the sickness continues past this point, the employee can receive social security benefits.
Paid Leave
Poland has 13 public holidays, and employees are entitled to annual paid time off based on how long they have worked at a company (between 20-26 days of paid time off). Employees can also qualify for leave for disability, childcare, military duty, and others.
Wage Requirements and Working Hours
The minimum wage is PLN 3,490 per month and becomes PLN 3,600 in July of 2023. A standard workweek is 40 hours at 8 hours per day, and overtime work has a maximum of 150 hours per year (paid at 150%-200% of the regular rate).
Termination Process
Termination Process
The termination process depends on the employment contract or Collective Agreement in place, and the reason for termination.
Notice Period
The notice period for termination depends on the employee’s length of service at the company:
- 0 – 6 months = 2 weeks notice
- 6 months-3 years = 1 month notice
- 3+ years = 3 months notice
Severance Pay
Severance payments are also dependent on the employee’s length of service at the company:
- 0-2 years = 1 month of pay
- 2-8 years = 2 months of pay
- 8+ years = 3 months of pay
Additional Information
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★ 9.76% - Retirement Pension
★ 6.5% - Pension Fund
★ 0.67%-3.33% - Disability
★ 2.45% - Labor Fund
★ 0.1% - Guaranteed Employee Benefits Fund
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