Poland introduces new employment rules for foreigners
According to her, as reported by Polskie Radio, seasonal work permits will cover crop farming, horticulture, tourism and gastronomy sectors.
"These permits will be of two types: one providing for a two-stage permit issuance for foreigners who are outside Poland, and one stage for foreigners who are already on Polish territory and have a permit for legal stay," noted Marzanna Skoczek.
In the case of foreigners who are outside Poland, the employer will be obliged to submit an application for a seasonal work permit. Based on this document, the foreigner will be able to obtain a visa to Poland. Holders of biometric passports will be able to enter Poland with such a permit without needing to obtain a visa. The employer will be obliged to register the foreign worker with the labor office.
Seasonal work permits for 6 countries, including Ukraine, will be issued without a labor market test, i.e., the ability to meet staffing needs. In addition, the document will allow the foreigner to work in Poland for 9 months a year, rather than six months as before. The seasonal work permit may be issued for 3 years.
Due to the interest of many of our compatriots in working in Poland, the following information may be of interest. According to the Central Statistical Office, in October 2017, the average salary in the Polish economy, excluding micro-enterprises, was 4,346 zlotys 76 groszy before tax (about 1,032 euros). The office's report took into account factors such as gender, education, age, work experience, profession, field of activity, as well as the size of the enterprise and its geographical location.
As reported by a representative of the Central Statistical Office, Agnieszka Zgierska, compared to the results of the previous study conducted in 2014, it is clear that wages in Poland are rising. "Most often, employees received a monthly salary of 2,074 zlotys (492 euros). Half of the employees received an amount not exceeding 3,510 zlotys (833 euros) before tax," said Agnieszka Zgierska.
The official also added that there is a noticeable difference between the earnings of women and men: women earn on average 18.5% less than men.