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Publication date: 21.11.2024
How to get a job while studying in Poland: restrictions
Many Ukrainian students in Poland want to combine their studies with work, but not everyone knows the correct procedure. To avoid problems with the law, it is important to get a legal analysis of a situation from an experienced specialist. The service of a lawyer in Poland will help you to understand all the nuances of student employment and protect your rights. From practice, it is known that more than 30% of students face violations of their labor rights due to ignorance of the law. For example, Maria, a first-year medical student, started working in a restaurant without proper documentation, which led to problems with her residence status and almost cost her the opportunity to continue her studies.
Basic requirements for student employment
Before starting a job search, it is important to get a legal analysis of the documents to check compliance with all requirements. For example, Olena, a second-year student, sought lawyer's consultation and found out that she could work without additional permission because she was studying full-time at a Polish university. Another case involved Andriy, who was studying part-time - he needed an additional work permit, which he found out only after receiving a legal opinion of a lawyer.
Mandatory conditions for employment:
- Age over 16 for any work
- Possession of a valid visa or residence card with the right to work
- Proof of full-time study at a Polish university
- A valid contract with the university for the current semester
- No debts for tuition and accommodation
- Knowledge of Polish language at a basic level for communication
- Availability of health insurance
- Open a bank account in a Polish bank
Working hours restrictions for students
The service of legal analysis of the documents will help to determine the permissible hours of work. Michael worked 40 hours a week during the academic semester, which led to missed classes and problems with the university. The online lawyer service helped him avoid expulsion and organize his schedule properly. A similar situation occurred with Sofia, who worked at night in a hotel - due to the lack of legal analysis of a situation, she was unaware of the ban on night work for students under 18.
Important restrictions on working hours:
- Maximum 20 hours per week during the academic semester
- Possibility of full-time work only during official vacations
- No night shifts for students under 18 years of age
- Mandatory days off on days of important classes and exams
- Minimum 11-hour breaks between shifts
- Prohibition of work in hazardous working conditions
- Restrictions on lifting heavy objects
- Mandatory breaks every 6 hours of work
Types of work allowed
The service of legal analysis of a situation will help determine what types of work are available for students. The service of a legal opinion of a lawyer is especially important when choosing specific types of activities. For example, Igor wanted to work as a security guard, but found out that this job required additional permits and certificates.
Popular employment options for students:
Work in catering establishments
Administrative work in offices
Tutoring and language teaching
Translation and copywriting services
Website development and programming
Marketing in social networks
Courier delivery
Work in call centers
Assistance in organizing events
Registration of labor relations
The online lawyer service will help you to properly formalize your labor relations. Anna worked without a contract in a cafe and when she had problems with salary payments, she was unable to protect her rights. The legal opinion service helped her get compensation and avoid problems with her stay in the country. An interesting case occurred with Viktor, who signed an unfavorable contract without consulting a lawyer - his working hours were not properly recorded, which led to underpayment.
Question
What documents are required for legal employment of a student?
Answer
For legal employment, a student needs to have a valid visa or residence card, a certificate from the university of full-time study, a document confirming the absence of tuition fees, an agreement with the employer (umowa zlecenie or umowa o pracę), a document on the assignment of a PESEL and NIP number, and an open bank account in a Polish bank. Additionally, you may need a medical certificate stating that you have no contraindications to work and documents confirming professional qualifications for certain types of activities.
Liability for violations
The service of a lawyer in Warsaw will help you avoid serious problems with the law. The written consultation service is especially important for understanding the possible consequences of violations. Denis worked unofficially for a construction company and was injured - without properly executed documents, he was unable to receive compensation and medical care.
Serious consequences of violations:
- Fines for the employer from 3000 PLN
- Deportation of the student and entry ban
- Revocation of visa or residence card
- Entry ban to EU countries for up to 5 years
- Expulsion from the university
- Loss of paid tuition fees
- Criminal liability for forgery of documents
Protection of the rights of student employees
The legal opinion service and the document analysis service will help protect your rights. Taras applied for the legal analysis service when his employer refused to pay for overtime hours and was able to get all the payments he was due. Kateryna, working in a store, faced discrimination because of her origin - the service of lawyer's consultation helped her to restore justice and receive compensation.
Typical violations of students' rights:
- Delayed or non-payment of wages
- Forced to work overtime
- Denial of days off for studying
- Discrimination on the basis of nationality
- Unsafe working conditions without protection
- Psychological pressure and humiliation
- Violation of the terms of the employment contract
- Denial of health insurance coverage
Combining study and work in Poland is quite possible, but it requires proper legalization. Failure to resolve problems with documents and permits in time can lead to serious consequences: from heavy fines to deportation and a ban on entry to the EU. In addition, working illegally can jeopardize your studies, lead to loss of funds and ruin your future career. Do not risk your future - contact the legal marketplace CONSULTANT for professional help. Our specialists will provide you with a lawyer's consultation and legal analysis service so that you can work legally while studying and be confident in your future in Poland.
