Order sickness and accident benefits in Poland: what are you entitled to?!

No one is immune from unforeseen situations: illness or accident can happen at any time, especially if you work physically or in hazardous production. In Poland, the law guarantees employees sickness and accident benefits, but as practice shows, foreigners are often unaware of these rights or face refusals due to errors in documents.

Consultant helps to obtain legal compensation and assistance in case of disability. We work with employees of all industries - from construction to IT - and support clients at all stages: from collecting certificates to receiving payments.

Applying for sickness benefits in Poland: how to avoid mistakes

The most common reason for refusing to apply for sickness benefits in Poland is incorrectly completed sick leave or missed deadlines for submitting documents to ZUS. It is especially important to take into account the nuances for foreigners, because often the employer does not explain all the steps to the employee. We help:

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  check the correctness of the sick leave (zwolnienie lekarskie);
• advise on what documents are required for ZUS;
• apply for sick leave or extend the payment if the illness lasts longer;
• receive childcare benefits in case of illness;
• appeal the refusal of payments if it occurred due to formalities.

You receive clear answers to your questions and support at all stages - from the first sick leave to the last calculation.

Compensation in case of an accident at work in Poland

Work in Poland is often associated with physical exertion, and therefore the issue of compensation in case of an accident at work in Poland is very relevant. If the injury occurred while performing official duties, the employee is entitled to special payments, reimbursement of expenses for treatment and rehabilitation. Our lawyers will help:

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  collect the necessary medical certificates and accident reports;
• correctly fill out and submit documents to ZUS;
• defend the right to a lump sum or monthly compensation;
• advise on how to proceed if the employer denies the fact of an occupational injury;
• prepare an appeal in case of refusal.

We understand that an injury is always stressful, so we take on as many legal issues as possible so that you can focus on recovery.

Disability benefits in Poland after an illness or injury

In the event of serious consequences of an illness or injury, an employee may lose the ability to work partially or completely. In such a situation, the law guarantees disability benefits in Poland after an illness or injury. However, the procedure for recognizing disability and assigning an annuity (renta z tytułu niezdolności do pracy) is quite complicated. The Consultant team provides full support:

• advise on the criteria for establishing a disability group;
• prepare medical documents and applications;
• accompany during the ZUS medical commission;
• help to appeal the decision if the client was denied an annuity;
• we monitor the correctness of payments and the timing of recalculations.

Thanks to our help, you will be sure that you receive all the support provided by law.

Why choose Consultant to process payments in Poland

We work quickly, clearly and confidentially. Our clients receive:

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  explanation of Polish legislation in plain language;
• assistance with documents without errors;
• support until the final decision of ZUS;
• support in the event of checks or refusals;
• real savings of time and nerves.

Our team has many years of experience in supporting cases of illness, industrial injuries and disability benefits.