The Katowice District Labour Inspectorate is holding a two-hour telephone clinic today (25 September, 12:00–14:00) dedicated to the legal intricacies of employing foreign nationals in Poland. Employers, HR professionals and private individuals can call +48 502 874 347 to receive free guidance on work-permit procedures, civil-law contracts, record-keeping obligations and the most common compliance errors uncovered during workplace inspections. The initiative comes as Poland tightens labour-market enforcement—fines for illegal employment of third-country nationals rose by 20 % in the first half of 2026. Inspectors say many violations stem from misunderstandings of fast-changing rules on seasonal work permits, declarations of entrustment and social-security registration. For multinational companies running shared-services centres in Silesia, the helpline offers a quick way to clarify grey areas such as switching staff from B-type to A-type work permits, or combining remote work with stays in multiple EU states. Polish-language advice will be supplemented by English-language follow-up e-mails on request. Labour lawyers recommend documenting the call reference number and keeping written notes, as guidance from an official source can serve as mitigating evidence should an inspection occur. Although the clinic lasts only two hours, the Inspectorate says additional sessions will be scheduled if demand exceeds capacity.
