Hiring in Poland: Complete Guide 2027

Poland's Labor Code provides strong dismissal protections, particularly for employees on indefinite contracts. Notice periods range from two weeks (less than six months' tenure) to three months (over three years). Termination must be justified in writing for fixed-term and indefinite contracts, and trade union consultation is required where a trade union represents the employee. For collective redundancies (within 30 days, 10 or more employees at employers with fewer than 100 staff, 10% at 100 to 299, 30 at 300 or more), a formal 20-day consultation with employee representatives is mandatory. An EOR manages all termination procedures, notice period calculations, and trade union notifications, ensuring compliance with the Labor Code and protecting you from claims before the Polish labor courts (sądy pracy).

Figures checked against official sources: Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (2026 contribution rates); Sejm, Dziennik Ustaw (Labour Code, Budget Act for 2026, Collective Redundancies Act, PPK Act, Personal Income Tax Act, social insurance system act); Główny Urząd Statystyczny (wages by division, October 2025). Checked November 2026.