Business
Poland — Business: Hiring Employees
Poland allows indefinite, fixed-term (max 3 contracts / 33 months) and probationary contracts, all in writing; employers must register as social security remitter and register each employee.
VerifiedProfessional tax guide — not a government sourceDeloitte – International Employment Law Guide: PolandLast reviewed: 2026-10-26
Why this matters
Relocating business owners should understand the hiring process in Poland to ensure compliance and avoid potential penalties.
Key facts
- All employment contracts must be in writing; types are indefinite-term, fixed-term (generally up to 33 months in total and no more than three contracts) and probationary.
- Probation is at most 3 months; for a fixed-term contract under 6 months it is at most 1 month, and for 6 to under 12 months at most 2 months.
- Notice by the employer is 2 weeks (seniority under 6 months), 1 month (at least 6 months) or 3 months (at least 3 years).
- Minimum annual leave is 20 working days under 10 years of employment and 26 working days from 10 years.
- No specific legal status or Polish legal entity is required to hire; the employer must register as a social security remitter and register each employee.
- Employers with at least 50 employees must introduce work regulations and remuneration regulations.