Poland
Official information related to labour market, labour mobility, posting of workers and social security coordination in Poland.
Information on rights and reporting channels
Reporting undeclared work
State Labour Inspection | General Reporting/Complaint
Information on how to file a complaint is available on the State Labour Inspection’s website in Polish, English and Ukrainian versions
Information on your rights and obligations
State Labour Inspectorate
Chief Labour Inspectorate in Warsaw
✉ kancelaria
gip [dot] pip [dot] gov [dot] pl (kancelaria[at]gip[dot]pip[dot]gov[dot]pl)
Helplines providing legal advice in matters related to the legality of employment and posting of workers:
📳+ 48 22 1113528 (in Polish)
📳 + 48 22 1113588, + 48 22 1113529, + 48 89 3331741 (in Ukrainian)
Free movement body (FMB)
Authority designated as free movement body - FMB (what are FMBs?):
Poland has designated two free movement bodies with complementary roles. One body is responsible for policy development, monitoring and coordination related to the Directive, while the other provides advice, handles complaints and supports workers in practical cases.
Minister of Family, Labour and Social Policy (policy and coordination) - Minister Rodziny, Pracy i Polityki Społecznej (MRPiPS)
MRPiPS is a member of the Council of Ministers responsible for labour policy issues, tasked with monitoring, analysis, and support for the equal treatment of persons exercising the right to the free movement of workers and their families.
Main areas of support
- Commissions independent surveys and analyses and publishes reports and recommendations
- Initiates and monitors actions to prevent restrictions and discrimination
- Publishes information on free movement of workers and its application in Poland
- Acts as a contact point for cooperation and exchange of information with other Member States
Who can contact this FMB to get assistance
Workers and their family members; mainly responsible for policy and does not provide advice in individual cases
Working language
English; Polish
Contact
State Labour Inspection (advice and enforcement support) - Państwowa Inspekcja Pracy (PIP)
PIP is the national authority responsible for the inspection and supervision of working conditions, tasked with informing about equal treatment and supporting EU workers and their families in connection with the implementation of Directive 2014/54/EU in Polish legislation.
Main areas of support
- Provides advice on equal treatment for EU workers and their family members
- Provides advice on labour law and occupational safety and health
- Processes complaints and requests within its statutory competence
- Requests information from public authorities to support free movement cases
- Promotes equal treatment in labour relations through non-inspection activities
Who can contact this FMB to get assistance
Workers and their family members; advice is provided upon request in accordance with legal procedures.
Working language
English; Polish
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