| Probation Period | No minimum probation period. The maximum probation period is 90 days |
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| Notice Period During Probation | 3 days for probation up to 2 weeks |
| 1 week for probation over 2 weeks but less than 3 months | |
| 2 weeks for probation of 3 months | |
| Notice Period After Probation | Notice period is based on length of service: |
| Less than 6 months: 2 weeks | |
| Over 6 months: 1 month | |
| Over 3 years: 3 months | |
| Contract Durations | Fixed-term contracts in Poland are limited to 33 months, including renewals, with a maximum of three contracts allowed. The fourth contract automatically converts to indefinite |
| Working Hours | 40 hours per week |
| Overtime Hours | Employees can work a maximum of 5 hours of overtime daily |
| A maximum of 48 hours of overtime per week and 150 hours per year. | |
| Overtime hours can only be worked in connection with the employer’s special needs | |
| End of service benefit | Employer may order an employee to use outstanding holiday during notice period. Acceptance of the employee is not required. |
| Annual Bonus | 13th month pay is NOT mandatory in Poland |
| Annual/ Earned Leaves | 20 days for a total service of < 10 years. 26 days for a total service of ≥ 10 years. | | --- | --- | | Sick Leave | The employer covers the costs for the first 33 days, and the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) covers the remainder. However, the first paid sick leave is granted after working for at least 30 days. If sick during pregnancy then employee is entitled to 270 days of sick leave | | Public Holidays | 14 days | | Maternity Leave | A woman who has lost her pregnancy at any stage is entitled to 8 weeks of maternity leave and maternity benefit amounting to 100% of the calculation basis.
The condition is that medical certificate (issued by a doctor or midwife on the basis of medical records) must be presented, without the need to determine the sex of the child. | | Paternity Leave | 2 weeks | | Parental Leaves | 32 weeks for a single child, and 34 weeks for multiple births | | Childcare Leaves | 36 months of unpaid childcare leave | | Compassionate Leave | 1- 2 day | | Wedding Leaves | NA | | Leave Carry Forward Policy | Unused holiday must be taken or scheduled by September 30th of the following yearThe employee looses benefit if its not taken for 3 years counting from 30th Sept of the following year |
| Payout Currency | Polish Złoty (PLN) |
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| Minimum Wages | Minimum wage per month PLN 4,806 gross, new minimum wage from 1st January 2026, minimum hourly rate amounts to PLN 31.40. |
| Income Tax (Individual) | Up to an annual income of PLN 30,000 (approximately €6,800), there is no income tax payable. This acts as a tax-free threshold. |
Any annual income exceeding PLN 30,000 is taxed at progressive rate of 12% upto PLN 120,000 and anything above that at 32% | | Employer Cost | ~ 22.48 % on an annual salary of USD 60,000. Please use the Skuad Cost Calculator tool for more accurate cost*
*The employer cost can vary depending on the employee’s salary and other local factors. | | Additional Employer Costs | Yes, there will be additional employer costs on variable components of the salary | | VAT | No |
| Public Health Insurance | Public health insurance is mandatory in Poland for most residents overseen by the National Health Fund (NFZ) (Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia). |
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| Private Health Insurance | We support Private Health Insurance in via Safety Wings. The plans cover inpatient, outpatient, complementary therapies, Mental health, dental and vision, screenings, vaccines and maternity. |
Premiums are additional, Charged annually | | Social Security | Ubezpieczenie Społeczne covers healthcare, pension, family support, unemployment and other social benefits | | Reimbursement for Remote Work | As per the latest law in Poland regarding Remote Work, it is mandatory for the employer to provide materials and tools for remote work, cover related costs like electricity and internet and compensate for equipment if not provided. Reimbursement for remote work varies between PLN 50 - PLN 150, and are tax free. |
| Devices | We can provide support for a new device procurement & shipment. We levy a service fee for the same |
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| Co-Working Spaces | We are open to explore options on co-working spaces |
| Expats | We cannot hire expats in Poland (unless they have valid work permit). |
| Pay Date | 10th of the month |
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| Expenses/Adjustment Cut off | 15th of the Month |
| Onboarding Cut off | 20th of the month |
Employers in Poland can terminate employees based on valid grounds and termination without valid grounds may be considered unfair dismissal and can lead to legal consequences for the employer. Terminations is a complicated process and needs to be handled delicately on a case to case basis.
| Termination Scenarios | Terminations are possible in the following scenarios:
During Probation: 3 days for probation up to 2 weeks 1 week for probation over 2 weeks but less than 3 months 2 weeks for probation of 3 months.
After Probation: Notice period is based on length of service: Less than 6 months: 2 weeks Over 6 months: 1 month Over 3 years: 3 months | | Severance Payable | 1-month salary – less than 2 years of service (with given employer) 2-months salary – between 2 – 8 years of service (with given employer) 3-months salary – more than 8 years of service (with given employer)
Note: As per the latest regulations, severance amount in Poland is capped to 15 times the statutory minimum salary (minimum remuneration) |
| Onboarding Time | Complete Onboarding process takes approximately 14 working days. Employee must be registered with social securities (ZUS) within 7 days from the start date
The timeline is dependent on the successful completion of the Mandatory Medical Test which may have waiting periods of upto a month. | | --- | --- | | Enrolment in Private Health Insurance | Employee enrolment in Private Health Insurance can take upto 20 working days from the employee’s start date. | | Device Shipment | Device procurement and shipment can take anywhere between 12-14 working days depending on device availability and shipment location |