Poland
Posting Employees to Poland – What You Need to Know
Whenever you assign employees to work abroad, obtaining an A1 certificate is essential.
This certificate confirms that the employee remains covered by the Danish social security system during their stay abroad — including access to benefits such as parental leave, unemployment insurance, and sick pay.
What Is the Posted Workers Directive (PWD)?
Poland is a member of the EU, and the rules of the Posted Workers Directive (PWD) fully apply.
If you are posting employees to Poland, you must assess whether the assignment requires registration under the PWD.
This EU directive ensures that posted workers are granted a core set of employment rights in the host country — in this case, Poland.
The purpose of the PWD is to promote fair competition while safeguarding labour standards and employee rights across borders.
Through PWD registration, employees posted to Poland are guaranteed:
- Minimum wage and overtime pay in accordance with Polish labour law
- Regulations on working hours, breaks, and rest periods
- Entitlement to paid holidays and public holidays
Is PWD Registration Required?
Whether registration is required depends on several important factors, such as:
- The type and nature of the work
- The industry or sector
- The duration of the assignment
- The physical location where the work is carried out
- Which country benefits economically from the work performed
Each EU member state — including Poland — implements the directive through national legislation, which means that the exact requirements may vary. As a result, navigating the process can be detailed and sometimes complex.
Key Considerations When Posting Employees to Poland
If you plan to post employees to Poland, there are several important factors to consider:
- One key aspect is whether the wage you offer meets or exceeds the Polish minimum wage.
- Additionally, it matters whether your company is established in Poland — this may influence whether PWD registration is required.
Required Documentation
You must retain the following documents for a minimum of two years after the posting period. These documents must be made available to the Polish authorities upon request:
- Employment contracts for posted workers
- Payslips
- Timesheets / records of working hours
- Proof of wage payments
Please note: These documents must be translated into Polish.
Official Information and Legal Requirements
For detailed guidance and the most up-to-date regulations, please refer to the official Polish government website on posting workers:
Information from the Polish government
Wages, Holidays, and Working Hours
If you are posting workers to Poland in the cross-border transport sector (goods or passengers), the Posted Workers Directive does not apply.
In such cases, you must submit a notification via the official EU platform for road transport posting declarations: