From June 1, 2025. Poland has a new law regulating the employment of foreigners. This is the biggest change in years, redefining the responsibilities of employers, employment agencies and the employees themselves. What do the new regulations mean for business and how to navigate them?
Key changes in the employment of foreigners
Full electronification of procedures - All applications, contracts and submissions are now handled online. No more paperwork, but also no more oversights - the system enforces full formal compliance.
Abolition of labor market test - employers no longer need to obtain confirmation from the starost that there is a shortage of Polish candidates for a given position. This is a major simplification, especially in shortage occupations.
New information obligations - The employer must provide a copy of the contract even before work begins and report the start and end of work by a certain date.
Higher penalties for mistakes - Even minor lapses can cost from 3 to 50 thousand zlotys. The amount of sanctions increases with the number of foreigners employed.
Changes in employee outsourcing - No more illegal "hiring of people." Only temporary labor or process outsourcing can operate legally.
What does this mean for employers?
The new legal reality means not only greater transparency, but also greater responsibility. That's why companies that have so far treated labor legalization as a mere formality must completely change their approach. Now every step - from document verification to contract signing to submissions to authorities - is of great importance and will be scrutinized in detail.
NJOB group helps tame new reality
At NJOB, we know that transparency, legality and accountability are the only values that protect companies from risk today. That is why we have prepared a a special, free, guide:
"New rules. New reality. New quality."
This is a practical guide for companies employing foreigners, prepared with the new realities of the labor market in mind. Written in simple language and enriched with comments from NJOB experts, it includes a detailed discussion of the changes, checklists, clear infographics and step-by-step guidance on how to act in accordance with the new regulations for hiring foreigners in Poland 2025.
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Starting in September, we will make available a free downloadable e-book detailing the new regulations for hiring foreigners in Poland 2025. This is a practical step-by-step resource that will help any employer understand the changes, avoid the most common mistakes and safely navigate the new reality of the labor market.
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