Log in or register
Share on LinkedInShare on LinkedIn

ARTICLE · 25 SEPTEMBER 2009

Foreign Language Employment Contracts

CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
Explore more from CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang

New rules on mandatory language versions will now allow employment contracts to be drafted only in a foreign language (without a mandatory Polish version), as long as the employee...

PolandEmployment and HR
Katarzyna Dulewicz
Katarzyna Dulewicz
Przemysław Stobiński
Przemysław Stobiński

New rules on mandatory language versions will now allow employment contracts to be drafted only in a foreign language (without a mandatory Polish version), as long as the employee:

  • has requested it, and
  • is a foreigner and speaks the relevant language, and
  • has been informed of the right to sign a Polish language version as well.

The legislative amendment introducing the new rules has been signed by the President and will come into force 14 days after its publication in the Journal of Laws.Employers wishing to sign an employment contract drafted only in a foreign language may need to revise their standard form employment contracts.

This article was written for Law-Now, CMS Cameron McKenna's free online information service. To register for Law-Now, please go to www.law-now.com/law-now/mondaq

We operate a free-to-view policy, asking only that you register in order to read all of our content. Please login or register to view the rest of this article.

Register for freeORLog in

Related Articles

Legal Intelligence Newsletters: sign up for the latest legal and regulatory news on your chosen topics

Read more about

Related Comparative Guides

See more popular content from

Article

New Powers Of Poland’s Labour Inspectorate: A Step Forward Or A Step Too Far?

Poland's National Labour Inspectorate will gain unprecedented authority to administratively determine employment relationships starting July 2026, bypassing traditional court proceedings. This reform aims to combat worker misclassification under civil law contracts but has sparked intense debate over whether administrative bodies should wield such power traditionally reserved for independent courts. The changes promise faster worker protections while raising concerns about legal certainty, business flexibil
PolandEmployment and HR
GGI | Global Alliance
GGI | Global Alliance
Article

Key Documents Required When Employing A Worker In Poland

Establishing employment in Poland requires employers to navigate a complex framework of pre-employment obligations, from medical certifications and safety training to proper documentation and internal regulations. Understanding these mandatory steps is crucial for legal compliance and effective workforce management, particularly when hiring foreign nationals who face additional verification requirements.
PolandEmployment and HR
GGI | Global Alliance
GGI | Global Alliance