Yes, an employee's start date in Poland can fall on a weekend or public holiday. Polish labor regulations do not preclude the possibility of commencing an employment relationship on a public holiday, Sunday, or other day off. It is important to note that setting a holiday as a start date does not obligate the employee to actually perform work on that day.
In Poland, there is a statutory probationary period that allows the employer and employee to enter into an employment agreement specifically for this probationary period. This probationary employment agreement has a maximum duration of 3 months and cannot be extended by the parties involved.
There are two exceptions where a new probationary period can be agreed upon:
In Poland, employment agreements are not required to be registered with a regulatory authority. However, after obtaining signatures on the employment agreement, certain actions must be taken to ensure that the employment is properly recognized in the governmental system.
In Poland, Pebl requires a minimum 14-day onboarding period. This timeline is necessary to complete paperwork, training, medical examinations, and employee registrations. All documents must be completed and signed by the start date of work and before the payroll cutoff date.
Pebl does not accept or support customers that have a local entity in Poland.