Summary of labor market news in March

In March 2025, the topic of foreigners in the Polish labor market once again made the front pages — this time driven not only by legislative changes but also by clear signals from the economy. The amendment to the law on employing foreigners, ZUS data, the growing number of Ukrainians in companies, and signals of workforce shortages in the millions — all of this shows that labor migration will be one of the foundations of Polish companies' growth. Which changes will make employers' lives easier, and which will complicate them? And how can you ensure the legality and loyalty of workers from abroad?

A revolution in employing foreigners. What will disappear, what will change — and who will benefit?

The amendment to the law on employing foreigners provides, among other things, for abolishing the labor market test, full digitalization of procedures, and a digital register of contracts. The changes are meant to streamline work legalization, but also to impose new obligations on agencies and employers. Although some restrictions have been eased, new ones are emerging — including for newly established employment agencies. Find out how the new rules will affect your company and what the consequences are for failing to comply with the law.

Details in the article pulshr.pl

Support from labor offices for foreigners — which services are available?

Foreigners registered with a labor office can use a wide range of services, such as job placement, career counseling, training, as well as labor market instruments including reimbursement for workstation equipment, business grants, internships, and vouchers. It is important that foreigners with an appropriate residence title, e.g. refugee status or a permanent residence permit, meet the formal conditions to use these services. Find out what your workers from abroad are entitled to, to make their stay in Poland easier.

Details in the article zielonalinia.gov.pl

Ukrainians dominate the labor market in Poland. Who else competes with them?

At the end of September 2024, 1.05 million foreigners were working in Poland. The largest group were Ukrainians — 707,900 people, accounting for as much as 67.2% of all foreigners in the labor market. Right behind them were Belarusians (11.3%) and Georgians (2.5%). It is worth noting that the number of job vacancies fell by 20.3% in the last quarter of 2024. Find out how these changes affect the Polish labor market and your company.

Details in the article biznes.interia.pl

ZUS gains from foreigners — how do migrants support the Polish system?

ZUS is recording rising revenues from contributions paid by foreigners employed in Poland, and their number is set to grow. Experts suggest that Poland's migration policy should be adapted to the needs of the labor market. Foreigners, especially from Ukraine, Belarus, and Georgia, are becoming an increasingly important aspect of business development in Poland. Find out how the growing number of migrants will affect ZUS.

Details in the article gazetaprawna.pl

Poland without hands to work? 5 million workers are missing

Poland faces an enormous workforce gap whose effects will be felt in the coming years. Foreigners come to the rescue, but the current migration policy is not keeping pace with the market's growing needs. In the article, Gremi Personal expert Yuriy Grygorenko explains how companies can prepare for the coming challenges by investing in cultural and digital adaptation. Find out how to respond to change and what to do to prevent a workforce deficit in your company.

Details in the article businessinsider.com.pl