The form of employment matters a great deal for your financial security, your right to paid leave and the pension and health insurance contributions paid for you.
An employment contract (umowa o pracę) gives you the widest protection under the Polish Labour Code, fixed working hours and paid leave. Civil law contracts (umowa zlecenie, umowa o dzieło) offer more flexibility but come with less social protection.
For specialists and freelancers, self-employment (B2B) is becoming a popular option. It allows for tax optimization but means you have to keep your own accounts.
Key tips:
- Check the notice period: under an employment contract it depends on how long you have worked for the company.
- Pay attention to annual leave: only an employment contract guarantees statutory days off.
- Analyze the tax costs: find out what net amount will reach your account after taxes are deducted.
- Consider a B2B contract: compare the financial benefits of self-employment with the lack of Labour Code protection.
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