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Horizons ensures day-to-day guidance to help your business navigate Poland labor laws and regulations. Horizons also ensures payroll is processed weekly or fortnightly (the standard periods in Poland ), and that taxes are withheld as required.
As the Poland Employer of Record, Horizons is responsible for employee income tax withholding, payment of payroll taxes to state authorities, and submission of tax returns to the Poland Tax Office.
Partnering with our Poland EOR is the quickest and most cost-effective way to enter the Poland market.
Note, a Poland Employer of Record is also known as a Poland Professional Employer Organization (PEO).
Hire in Poland, and pay employees through our platform or app.
Our Poland EOR solution is the most affordable on the market.
Fast onboarding in Poland, hire in as little as 24 hours.
We draft labor contracts compliant with Polish labor law.
We administer all mandatory benefits and contributions in Poland.
It doesn’t stop with Poland — we are an international EOR
When hiring employees in Poland, it is vital that you write up a formal contract of employment for every employee and submit it to the social security office at least one week before the contract begins.
Contracts should include all relevant details, such as wage/salary, vacation and sick leave, and so on, and should be written in Polish with Polish zloty as the currency.
By partnering with our Poland EOR, Horizons’ team of local experts can provide assistance for drafting strong employment contracts that are compliant with local regulations.
3 months (max.)
2 weeks – 3 months
1 – 3 months
Time after probation is seen as a completely separate contract. ‘Letter of Extension’ is granted by the employer when employee probation is passed.
3 months (max.)
2 weeks – 3 months
1 – 3 months
Time after probation is seen as a completely separate contract. ‘Letter of Extension’ is granted by the employer when employee probation is passed.
The normal maximum working week in Poland is 40 hours, with no more than eight hours per day. If employees exceed this, they will need to be paid overtime. Overtime rates in Poland are between 150% and 200% of normal pay rate, or the employees can be offered an equal amount of time in future paid leave.
Employees in Poland receive 13 main public holidays. The following is an expanded list, and not all employers will offer all as paid leave:
Australia has a range of national public holidays that are celebrated annually. In 2025 these holidays are:
| Date | Holiday name |
|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2025 | New Year’s Day |
| 6 Jan 2025 | Epiphany |
| 20 Apr 2025 | Easter Sunday |
| 21 Apr 2025 | Easter Monday |
| 1 May 2025 | Labor Day / May Day |
| 3 May 2025 | Constitution Day |
| 8 Jun 2025 | Whit Sunday |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Corpus Christi |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Assumption Day |
| 1 Nov 2025 | All Saints’ Day |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Independence Day |
| 25 Dec 2025 | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Second Day of Christmas |
The amount of vacation leave in Poland that an employee is entitled to depends on how long they have worked (or been in education) in the country. For less than ten years working, employees are entitled to 20 days of paid vacation. For more than 10 years, the allowance increases to 26 days. Unused vacation leave carries over for up to three years.
Employees in Poland can legally take at least 33 days of paid sick leave when they present a valid note from a doctor, with payments covered by their employer for this period. For longer absences the government covers any payments.
Employees in Poland are entitled to paid parental leave, and payments are covered by the government as opposed to the employer.
The standard amount of leave for the birth of one child is 20 weeks, but this can be as high as 37 weeks in the event of five or more children being born at once. Mothers must use at least 14 weeks after the birth, but can choose to return to work after this period, if they wish, for the father to use the remainder.
Fathers can take two weeks of leave, which must be taken by the time the child reaches two years old.
After this initial leave, parents can take 32 weeks each of parental leave, either separately or at the same time. Beyond this, employees with more than six months of employment can take up to 36 months of unpaid leave, which must be taken before the child turns six.
Employees and employers in Poland must contribute a percentage of salary towards social benefits. These contributions cover things like pension funds, health coverage, workplace accident insurance, and more. Employees usually need to contribute roughly 14% of their salaries, and employers must contribute up to around 18%.
The personal income tax rate in Poland is between 17% and 32%, depending on earnings.
The corporate tax rate in Poland is generally 19%.
Healthcare insurance is covered as part of the social benefits contributions paid by both employers and employees. Private health insurance is not necessary, but some employers choose to provide it as part of their benefits packages.
Contracts of employment can be terminated at any time if agreed by both the employer and employee. Otherwise, notice period must generally be given. For fixed and indefinite-term contracts, the notice period is two weeks when people have been employed for less than six months, one month of notice if they have been employed for between six months and three years, and three months of notice if they have been employed for more than three years.
Navigating employee terminations and handling severance packages can be complicated for companies expanding overseas for the first time. Horizons’ Poland EOR can mitigate risk for foreign companies and provide guidance through this process.
The minimum wage in Poland is PLN 4,242 per month.
| Minimum Wage Country Comparison Chart | (Per month in USD) |
| Switzerland (Geneva) | $4,000 |
| Italy | $2,255 |
| Australia | $1996 |
| Algeria | $156 |
| Uzbekistan | $22 |
Building a benefits system for your Polish workforce can be difficult and complicated to navigate if you are not familiar with the country, its customs, and its employment laws. To set it up independently, it can take several weeks and potentially lead to unexpected delays.
Horizons can simplify your Poland benefits management. Our Poland experts can handle everything for you, helping you focus on a successful expansion operation.
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Generally speaking, the terms “Poland PEO” and “Poland EOR” are used interchangeably.
In most cases, Horizons’ Poland EOR can hire & onboard your employee within 24 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in Poland.
It is possible to get a work visa in Poland. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in Poland are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.
Holiday Schedule in Poland [2025]
