New rules for hiring non-nationals: businesses demand legal clarity

Not only companies, but also government agencies are struggling to implement new regulations for hiring non-nationals, and the penalties for non-compliance might be quite heavy. The illegal employment of a non-national is now punishable by a fine ranging from PLN 3,000 to PLN 50,000. Crucially, this penalty may be imposed for each illegally employed person, a significant change from the previous single-penalty system. Furthermore, a second offence can bar the employer from applying for future work permits for non-nationals. A significant new problem has emerged concerning the priority rule outlined in Article 27 of the Act. The legislation fails to specify a deadline for offices to process applications or explain how this priority rule is to be implemented. This creates the risk that applications from the last group may be postponed indefinitely while earlier applications are being processed, making it impossible for companies to obtain necessary permits. – Karolina Schiffter comments for Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.

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