What happens after the vacations?
September and October is when many companies begin to feel the effects of summer shutdowns and turnover.
Many workers from Ukraine, Georgia, Belarus or Moldova return to Poland after the vacations, hoping to return to work quickly. Unfortunately, it very often turns out that their documents are no longer valid - and this means the need to legalize their work again.
The most common problems after returning from vacation:
Autumn is the period when most misunderstandings about the legal employment of foreigners arise.
Here's what companies face most often:
- Loss of validity of the statement or permit while abroad
- Failure to return on time - i.e. interruption of continuity of employment
- Exceeding the period of legal residence on the territory of the EU
- Return to Poland under different conditions than before, which requires a new legalization procedure
Why is this a problem for employers?
For many companies, even a gap of a few days in employment means real losses.
If an employee does not return on time or his documents have expired:
- An operational gap appears - there is a shortage of manpower,
- Outdated documents mean no legal employment opportunities,
- The new legalization procedure may take up to up to 90 days,
- if inspected, face financial penalties, even if the error is not the fault of the employer.
How do you protect yourself?
Responsible planning and prevention is the key to avoiding problems.
It is worth implementing some simple solutions:
- Schedule document updates For employees who have left,
- Check whether the extension requests Have been submitted on time,
- Monitor return dates and analyze each case individually,
- Introduce a reminder system for coordinators or the HR department,
- Communicate in the language of the employee - Many errors result from a lack of understanding of procedures.
How does NJOB support companies after the vacations?
At NJOB, we help companies get through this volatile period without chaos or risk.
✔️ We verify the legal status of each employee,
✔️ We respond immediately to changes in return dates,
✔️ We update documentation, ensuring continuity of legal employment.
With experience and regulatory knowledge, we help our partners avoid penalties, maintain operational stability and operate in compliance with the new law. Contact us.