🇵🇱 Poland
Employment Law
Key employment obligations for Poland — leave entitlements, notice periods, working hours, termination rules, and HR compliance for employers hiring in-country.
Employment Rules at a Glance
Minimum Wage
PLN 4,666 per month
Annual Leave
20 days
Sick Leave
33 days
Notice Period
2 days
Probation Period
3 days
Maternity Leave
20 weeks
Paternity Leave
2 weeks
Overtime Rate
1.5x standard rate
Max Working Hours
40 hrs/week
13th Month Pay
Not required
Working Hours
Standard Hours
40hrs/week
Maximum Hours
48hrs/week
Overtime Rate
1.5x rate
Daily OT Threshold
8hrs/day
Weekly OT Threshold
40hrs/week
40 hour standard 48 hour max overtime at 1.5x or 2x on holidays
Official source ↗Termination & Redundancy
Min Notice Period
14days
Max Probation
3months
Severance
Mandatory
Garden Leave
Permitted
Notice Period Formula
2 weeks under 6 months; 1 month 6 months to 3 years; 3 months over 3 years per Labour Code Art 36
Severance Calculation
1 month salary under 2 years; 2 months 2-8 years; 3 months over 8 years service (collective redundancy only)
Redundancy Rules
Act on Collective Redundancies applies when 10-99 employees dismissed within 30 days in companies of 20+ staff.
Important Notes
Severance capped at 15x minimum wage. Individual dismissal for cause requires written statement of reasons.
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Employment law data is sourced from official government publications and updated monthly. This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified employment lawyer for Poland-specific obligations.
About This Data
- ✓ Sourced from official government publications
- ✓ Updated monthly — always current rules
- ✓ For guidance only — not legal advice
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