Publication date: 04.04.2025
Legalization – all areas Wage debt recovery
Input Data: A client came to me who worked in a Polish company as a sales manager. However, he had not received his salary for the last few months, and all attempts to resolve this issue independently by contacting the employer were unsuccessful. Given the situation, he sought legal assistance to resolve the problem and obtain fair compensation for the work performed.
Problem: The employer violated Polish labor law by failing to pay the salary. The client tried to resolve the issue through negotiations, but it did not yield results, and he had to turn to a lawyer. Since the debt had accumulated over several months, there was a need for more decisive action to protect the client’s rights.
Solution: Since the court procedure could take a significant amount of time and be costly, I advised the client to contact the Main Labor Inspectorate of Poland. This is a faster and more effective way to protect the rights of employees, as the inspectorate has the authority to impose fines on employers for violating labor laws and compel them to pay the owed salary.
Documents Submitted:
- A copy of the client's employment contract.
- Letters of correspondence with the employer regarding the unpaid salary.
- Payslips and other payment documents confirming the salary accrual.
- A statement to the Main Labor Inspectorate detailing the situation and demanding payment of the owed amount.
Result: After submitting the statement to the Main Labor Inspectorate of Poland, the inspectorate conducted an inspection and imposed a fine on the employer for violating labor law. As a result, the employer agreed to pay the client the owed salary for several months. The matter was resolved quickly, without the need to go to court, saving the client time and financial resources.
How to Get Salary for Unpaid Wages in Poland?
Contacting the Main Labor Inspectorate of Poland:
The Labor Inspectorate is the body responsible for ensuring compliance with labor rights in Poland. It has the authority to impose fines on employers and compel them to pay the owed wages.
Preparing the Statement to the Inspectorate: The statement should include all details of the employment relationship, describe the violation by the employer, and attach the necessary documents (employment contract, correspondence with the employer, payment documents, etc.).
Gathering Evidence: It is important to have all documents that confirm the non-payment of the salary (such as payslips, copies of payment records, correspondence from the employer).
Receiving the Labor Inspectorate's Decision: After reviewing the statement, the inspectorate may take action to compel the employer to pay the owed wages and impose a fine for violating labor law.
How Does a Lawyer Help in the Salary Payment Process?
- Provides consultation on correctly preparing the statement to the labor inspectorate.
- Evaluates the situation and chooses the most effective way to resolve the issue.
- Prepares the necessary documents for submission to control authorities.
- Represents the client's interests before the Main Labor Inspectorate and other authorities.
- Monitors the process until compensation is received.
Contacting the Main Labor Inspectorate of Poland can be a quick and effective way to resolve the issue of unpaid wages. It allows employees to protect their rights without having to spend time and money on a court process.
