Employment in Poland
Labour law, employment contracts and compliance support for foreign companies employing staff in Poland
Employing in Poland can be an effective way for foreign companies to access skilled professionals, build remote teams and expand business operations without immediately creating a full local structure. However, employment in Poland also creates legal, HR, payroll, tax and compliance obligations that must be managed in line with Polish labour law.
getsix® supports foreign companies employing staff in Poland with practical legal, HR and compliance services. We help international employers prepare Polish employment contracts, implement remote work and home office documentation, adapt foreign employment contracts to Polish labour law, and represent employers in employment disputes, labour inspections and proceedings before Polish authorities.
Employment in Poland for foreign companies
Foreign employers often hire employees in Poland in cross-border or remote work models. This is common among international groups, IT companies, fintech businesses, startups, consulting firms and companies expanding their operational capacity in Central and Eastern Europe.
However, hiring employees in Poland is not only an HR decision. It may involve several areas of compliance, including:
Polish employment law,
Polish employment contracts,
remote work and home office documentation,
occupational health and safety requirements,
GDPR and employee data protection,
payroll and social security obligations,
tax advisory and permanent establishment risk,
labour inspections and employer representation.
For this reason, employment in Poland should be structured properly from the beginning. A foreign employment contract, group HR template or informal remote work arrangement may not be sufficient if the employee performs work from Poland.
Our employment in Poland services
getsix® provides end-to-end employment in Poland support for foreign companies — from first hire to ongoing compliance. Our services cover all key areas of employment law, HR documentation and employer obligations in Poland.
A properly structured employment in Poland setup reduces legal risk, supports compliance and gives foreign employers the confidence to build and grow their teams in Poland.
Polish employment contracts for employees working in Poland
We prepare Polish employment contracts for foreign companies hiring employees in Poland, including employees working remotely or from a home office.
This service is particularly important for companies that want to hire their first employee in Poland or build a remote team without creating unnecessary legal or HR risk.
Our support may include:
- preparation of Polish employment contracts,
- remote work and home office documentation,
- employment onboarding documentation,
- mandatory employer information for employees,
- working time and remuneration clauses,
- confidentiality and IP-related employment provisions,
- GDPR-compliant employee documentation,
- occupational health and safety documentation,
- coordination with payroll and tax teams,
- initial review of permanent establishment risk.
A properly prepared Polish employment contract helps foreign employers reduce the risk of disputes, payroll errors, labour inspection issues and non-compliance with Polish labour law.
This service is especially relevant for foreign companies employing Polish-based professionals in IT, finance, analytics, sales, administration and consulting roles.
Remote work and home office documentation in Poland
Remote work in Poland requires more than a simple agreement that the employee may work from home. Employers should have clear documentation covering the legal, technical, organisational and health and safety aspects of remote work.
getsix® helps foreign employers prepare complete remote work documentation for employees working in Poland.
Our support may include:
- remote work agreements,
- home office rules,
- employee statements and declarations,
- occupational health and safety documentation,
- equipment and cost reimbursement rules,
- data protection and confidentiality provisions,
- procedures for approving, changing or withdrawing remote work,
- documentation aligned with payroll and HR processes.
Adapting foreign employment contracts to Polish labour law
Many international companies want to use their existing German, Austrian, UK or group employment contract templates when hiring employees in Poland. This is understandable from a corporate governance perspective, but foreign templates often contain clauses that do not fully comply with Polish employment law.
getsix® reviews and adapts foreign employment contracts to Polish labour law requirements. We help companies preserve the business logic and internal structure of their group documents while making them compliant with Polish mandatory rules.
We support companies with:
- German employment contract templates,
- Austrian employment contracts,
- UK employment contracts,
- Scandinavian employment documentation,
- international group HR templates,
- regional CEE employment contract standards.
Our work may include a clause-by-clause legal review, identification of non-compliant provisions, recommended amendments, preparation of Polish annexes and localisation of employment documentation.
This service is particularly valuable for international groups that need local compliance in Poland without losing consistency across jurisdictions.
Our goal is to help foreign employers reduce financial exposure, protect business interests and manage employment law risk in Poland.
Employer representation before Polish labour courts and the State Labour Inspection
Foreign employers may face employment disputes, employee claims, termination-related issues, labour inspections or proceedings before Polish authorities. These situations require fast, practical and employer-focused legal support in Poland.
getsix® supports foreign companies in employment-related disputes and inspections, including:
- representation of employers in labour disputes,
- support during inspections by the State Labour Inspection,
- review of employment documentation before or during inspections,
- preparation of explanations, responses and legal arguments,
- support in termination cases,
- settlement negotiations,
- coordination between legal, payroll, HR and tax teams.
Case Studies
Employment Law Support for Foreign Companies in Poland
Case Study 1:German IT company hiring a remote developer in Poland
Client challenge
A German IT company wanted to hire a software developer based in Poland. The employee was to work fully remotely from a home office, while the employer remained registered outside Poland. The company needed a compliant Polish employment contract, remote work documentation and legal onboarding support.
getsix® solution
getsix® prepared a Polish employment contract tailored to the remote work model, together with the required home office documentation and onboarding package. The documentation covered key employment law requirements, remote work arrangements and employer obligations under Polish labour law.
During the process, the client also raised questions about whether the employee's activities in Poland could create a permanent establishment risk.
Result
The client received a compliant employment documentation package and was able to hire the developer in Poland with reduced legal risk. The project also opened the need for coordinated tax advisory support regarding permanent establishment exposure in Poland.
Case Study 2:Austrian fintech company employing a team in Poland
Client challenge
An Austrian fintech company planned to hire five analysts working from Poland. The company wanted to avoid separate, inconsistent employment arrangements and needed a standardised employment model for the entire Polish-based team.
getsix® solution
getsix® standardised the employment contracts, prepared unified HR documentation and aligned the remote work model with Polish labour law. The documentation was designed to be repeatable, scalable and practical for future hires in Poland.
Result
The client reduced legal and organisational risk, improved internal HR consistency and limited exposure during potential inspections by the Polish labour authorities. The standardised model also made future employment in Poland easier and more efficient.
Case Study 3:Scandinavian startup hiring its first employee in Poland
Client challenge
A Scandinavian startup wanted to hire its first employee in Poland but did not have a local HR department or internal knowledge of Polish employment law. The company needed a Polish employment contract, legal onboarding and clear guidance on employer obligations.
getsix® solution
getsix® prepared the employment documentation and supported the company through the first stage of employment in Poland. The support included practical guidance on Polish labour law requirements, remote work documentation and employer responsibilities.
Result
The client was able to hire its first employee in Poland safely and with a clear compliance framework. As the business developed, the client decided to continue with ongoing legal and HR support in Poland.
Case Study 4:German company adapting its own employment contract template
Client challenge
A German company wanted to use its existing employment contract template for employees working in Poland. However, several provisions needed to be reviewed and adjusted to comply with Polish labour law.
getsix® solution
getsix® performed a clause-by-clause legal review of the foreign employment contract template. Non-compliant or risky provisions were identified, commented on and adapted to the requirements of Polish employment law.
Result
The client was able to preserve the structure of its group employment documentation while ensuring local compliance in Poland. This reduced the risk of disputes, invalid clauses and employment law non-compliance.
Case Study 5:UK company relocating an employee to Poland
Client challenge
A UK company relocated an employee to Poland and wanted to continue using the existing UK employment agreement. The arrangement required a Polish legal review and local adaptation to reflect mandatory Polish employment law requirements.
getsix® solution
getsix® reviewed the UK employment contract and prepared a Polish annex. The documentation clarified the applicable Polish employment law requirements and reduced the risk connected with using a foreign employment template for an employee working in Poland.
Result
The client obtained a practical solution that maintained continuity with the UK employment structure while improving compliance in Poland. The risk of employment disputes and non-compliance with Polish mandatory rules was significantly reduced.
Case Study 6:International holding standardising employment contracts across CEE
Client challenge
An international holding wanted to standardise employment contracts across the CEE region, including Poland. The group needed documentation that would remain consistent globally but still comply with local Polish employment law.
getsix® solution
getsix® prepared the Polish version of the employment documentation, adapting the group template to local requirements. The work focused on balancing global HR consistency with mandatory Polish labour law standards.
Result
The client received a Polish employment contract framework aligned with the group's regional HR model and compliant with local employment requirements. This allowed the holding to standardise employment documentation across CEE without creating unnecessary legal risk in Poland.
Employment in Poland and permanent establishment risk
Employing staff in Poland may, in some cases, create tax questions for a foreign company. The risk depends on the employee's role, authority, activities, place of work and involvement in the company's business development or contract negotiations.
For example, a remote IT specialist working internally may create a different risk profile than a sales manager who negotiates with clients or represents the company in Poland.
That is why employment in Poland should not be analysed only from a labour law perspective. getsix® can coordinate employment law support with tax advisory, accounting and payroll services to help foreign companies understand their wider obligations in Poland.
Why choose getsix® for employment in Poland?
getsix® combines employment law, payroll, accounting and tax expertise in one coordinated service model. This is especially valuable for foreign companies that need practical support in Poland but do not want to manage several disconnected providers.
Our advantages include:
- experience with foreign companies employing staff in Poland,
- practical support for remote and cross-border employment models,
- employment law support in English, German and Polish,
- coordination with payroll, accounting and tax specialists,
- understanding of permanent establishment and tax exposure,
- employer-side approach to employment disputes and inspections,
- scalable support from first hire to ongoing employment compliance.
We help foreign employers move from uncertainty to a structured, compliant and business-oriented employment model in Poland.
Who is this service for?
Our employment in Poland service is designed for:
- foreign companies hiring employees in Poland,
- international groups employing Polish-based remote workers,
- companies without a Polish HR department,
- businesses adapting foreign employment contracts to Polish law,
- startups hiring their first employee in Poland,
- employers preparing for or responding to labour inspections,
- companies involved in employment disputes in Poland,
- organisations concerned about payroll, tax or permanent establishment risk.
Start employing in Poland with confidence
If your company is planning to hire employees in Poland, adapt foreign employment contracts to Polish law, implement remote work documentation or review your employment compliance, getsix® can help.
Our experts will help you assess your current situation, identify legal, payroll and tax risks, and prepare the documentation required to employ staff in Poland safely and efficiently.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Employment in Poland
Do you represent foreign employers in Polish labour disputes?
Yes. We support foreign companies in employment disputes, termination-related matters, employee claims and proceedings before Polish labour courts.
Do you support employers during labour inspections in Poland?
Yes. getsix® supports foreign employers during inspections by the State Labour Inspection, including document review, preparation of explanations, legal support and coordination with HR and payroll teams.
Can hiring an employee in Poland create permanent establishment risk?
In some cases, yes. The risk depends on what the employee does in Poland, whether they represent the company, negotiate contracts, generate revenue or perform key business functions. Employment in Poland should therefore be reviewed together with tax and permanent establishment analysis.
Can getsix® review our German, Austrian or UK employment contract?
Yes. We can review foreign employment contract templates and adapt them to Polish labour law. This may include a clause-by-clause review, legal comments, proposed amendments and preparation of a Polish annex or local Polish employment contract.
Is remote work in Poland regulated?
Yes. Remote work in Poland is regulated and should be properly documented. Foreign employers should address the place of remote work, work equipment, reimbursement of costs, health and safety requirements, data protection and procedures for changing or withdrawing remote work arrangements.
What should a Polish employment contract include?
A Polish employment contract should reflect the mandatory requirements of Polish labour law, including the type of work, place of work, remuneration, working time and employment terms. In practice, foreign employers may also need additional documentation related to remote work, data protection, confidentiality, occupational health and safety and onboarding.
Does a foreign employment contract need to comply with Polish labour law?
In many cases, yes. If an employee habitually performs work in Poland, Polish mandatory employment law rules may apply. Foreign contract templates should therefore be reviewed and adapted before they are used for employees working in Poland.
Is “employment in Poland” different from “employing in Poland”?
From a search perspective, both phrases are relevant. “Employment in Poland” is broader and often used by users researching Polish labour law and employment rules. “Employing in Poland” is more directly connected with the employer’s action of hiring staff in Poland. This page covers both intents.
Can a foreign company employ a person in Poland?
Yes. A foreign company can employ a person working in Poland, but the arrangement should be reviewed from a Polish employment law, payroll, social security and tax perspective. The exact obligations depend on the employee’s role, work model and the structure used by the foreign company.
