Before onboarding your first employee, understanding Polish labor law is essential - and in Dudkowiak & Putyra’s latest video, barrister and senior counsel Joanna Stankiewicz outlines everything foreign employers need to know to stay compliant.

In the video “Hiring in Poland? Basic of employment law in Poland” Joanna walks through the legal must-knows for employers entering the Polish market - covering employment contracts, working hours, leaves, and common pitfalls in hiring practices.

In less than 6 minutes, you can learn:

  • Why “no contract, no work” is a golden rule - and why wet signatures are still legally required
  • The three employment contract types - and when to use probationary vs. indefinite
  • Working time limits, overtime rules, and the importance of employer consent
  • Employee entitlements: from sick leave and annual holiday to minimum wage and social benefits
  • How to handle terminations correctly - and why vague justification letters can trigger lawsuits
  • B2B contracts vs. employment - when “contractor” arrangements can backfire

If you’re building a team in Poland - whether one expert or a full operation - this video is your legal primer. Dudkowiak & Putyra helps foreign investors and employers align with Poland’s highly regulated labor landscape, ensuring compliance from day one.

Watch the video now on our YouTube channel or contact info@dudkowiak.com to receive tailored guidance on employment contracts, HR audits, or labor compliance.

Prefer to read? Explore our comprehensive guide to hiring and employment in Poland – available in three languages:

English: https://www.dudkowiak.com/employment-law-in-poland 

German: https://dudkowiakputyra.de/arbeitsrecht-in-polen/

Polish: https://dudkowiak.pl/prawo-pracy