Poland PEO Services

Poland is one of the primary destinations of choice for graduates, and the country is popular for providing graduate opportunities in Banking, IT, Logistics, Telecommunications and Chemical Manufacturing. The tourism sector is also booming, with the country observing an increase of around 18 million tourist arrivals since 2006.

With a gross domestic product of $594bn, Poland boasts the 9^th largest GDP in Europe.

Employment Information

Poland’s working hours follow similar patterns to other European nations. An average working day should not exceed eight hours, and this is generally spread out to 40 hours throughout a 5-day working week. The most common working hours for employees are 8am to 4pm on weekdays and 8am to 2pm on Saturdays.

Employers should offer an hour unpaid lunch break during an employee’s shift, however it is generally uncommon for Polish workers to take lunch during the day.

Annual Leave / Public Holidays

Full-time workers in Poland are entitled to 20 days of paid annual leave (if an employee’s service is under 10 years), or 26 days of paid annual leave (if the length of service exceeds 10 years).

Employers in Poland should also provide 33 days of paid sick leave during a calendar year. Any sickness that exceeds this is then covered by the Social Security Bureau.

New mothers working in Poland are entitled to 20 weeks of paid maternity leave, with the option of 6 weeks being taken before the due date. Mothers must take a minimum of 14 week’s maternity leave however 6 weeks can be allocated to the father if desired.

Poland observes a variety of public holidays in which employees are not required to work, these include:

• New Year’s Day - Jan 1^st
• Three Kings – Jan 6^th
• Easter Sunday
• Easter Monday
• May Day – May 1^st
• National Day – May 3^rd
• Pentecost Sunday
• Corpus Christi
• Assumption of the Virgin Mary & Polish Army Day – August 15^th
• All Saint’s Day – November 1^st
• National Independence Day – November 11^th
• Christmas Day – December 25^th
• St Stephen’s Day – December 26^th

Visa Requirements

Citizens within the European Union can immediately relocate to Poland and begin searching for opportunities without a work permit. Non-EU citizens will need to receive a work permit to start working in Poland, the usual route for this is through an employment offer from a Polish employer.

For businesses, establishing a presence in the Polish market can be facilitated with the use of a Poland PEO provider like Procorre Global. We assist businesses who are looking to set up a temporary or permanent entity in the country, including relocating staff and hiring Polish talent.

Cultural Information

The official language of Poland is Polish, and despite English being common across the country, individuals who are relocating to Poland should attempt to obtain a basic grasp of the Polish language.

Family values and work-life balance are extremely important parts of Polish culture. Weekends are usually reserved for family life and spending quality time with loved ones.

Poland’s primary religion is Roman Catholic, and around 90% of people identify with this religious affiliation.

Polish people are known for their friendly and welcoming manner, and foreigners who are visiting Poland will notice this hospitality immediately.

Impacts from COVID-19

Poland implemented a range of restrictions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Many businesses also chose to adopt flexible and remote working patterns, many of which have continued to provide as an option for employees.

Businesses expanding into Poland should consider offering flexibility for their employees to remain competitive in the market.