Poland finalizes a major reform for foreign workers, approved in 2025. The goal — a transparent labor market and legal, secure employment.
What’s changing?
1. Full digitalization
All applications, work updates, and status checks move online. Mistakes and inconsistencies are flagged automatically.
2. Stricter employer control
The National Labour Inspectorate can now review documents, convert civil contracts to employment contracts, and issue fines for violations.
3. End of temporary shortcuts
No more “temporary” schemes: foreign workers must have real contracts, a specific employer, and proper work permits.
4. Minimum salary requirement
Salaries below the minimum may result in refusal or permit cancellation.
5. Higher agency responsibility
Recruitment agencies are accountable for document accuracy and actual employment.
What it means:
- For workers: more protection, stricter rules.
- For employers: no more formal loopholes.
- For the labor market: less illegal employment, more transparency.
Conclusion:
Poland remains open to foreign workers — but only under full legality and transparency.