Annual leave: 20 or 26 days and cash equivalent
Documented work abroad counts toward the seniority that decides whether a standard employment contract gives you 20 or 26 days of leave.
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Sick pay for foreign workers: 33 days, then ZUS
Who pays for sick leave, what percentage of pay is due, and how voluntary sickness insurance works on a contract of mandate.
Night work allowance: how much in 2026?
The night allowance is calculated from the minimum wage, not your own rate, which is why its statutory minimum is the same regardless of pay.
Overtime pay: when it's 50% and when it's 100%
The same number of overtime hours gives a different amount: the time of day decides, and choosing time off instead of pay changes the amount too.
Foreigner's PIT: annual tax return step by step
Several employers in a year mean several PIT-11 forms to add up in one return, and in the end a refund of overpaid tax or an extra payment.
Temporary worker benefits: what actually counts
Which extras from a job ad change your monthly budget, which are a nice addition, and how to compare two temporary job offers.
Contract for specific work: when it's the wrong choice
A contract for specific work is legal only for tasks with a result; repetitive work risks backdated contributions and insurance gaps.
Youth PIT relief for foreigners: who is exempt
The PIT exemption for under-26s works the same for foreigners as for Poles, automatically, up to the PLN 85,528 annual limit.
Foreigner's tax residency: what changes the payout
Where the sudden change in the amount on the account comes from with an unchanged contract and the same gross rate.
Salary paid to a Polish or a foreign account: a guide
You can receive your salary on an account in Poland or abroad. We explain why a Polish bank account is more convenient and how to send money home cheaply afterwards.
Wage garnishment: employer obligations and deduction limits
What an employer must do upon receiving a garnishment order, how much can be deducted, and how much the employee must keep, including foreign debts.
ZUS contributions of a foreigner: how much and who pays
A foreigner's ZUS contribution amount depends on where work is performed, not passport: rates are identical to those of a Polish national.
Net vs gross salary: what is deducted from pay
What is deducted from the gross amount and in what order. Your payslip shows the exact amount.
Cost of hiring a foreigner: the employer's full bill
Gross pay is only the start: employer contributions, work permit, recruitment, housing, onboarding and turnover in one bill.
Mandate vs employment contract: foreigner in Poland
How a mandate differs from an employment contract in contributions, leave and protection, and when a change of contract type affects legalization.
Minimum hourly rate 2026: who it covers
Who the hourly rate guarantee covers and why a fixed salary gives a different real rate every month.
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