Poland to implement 50,000 PLN fines for illegal foreign employment and revise work permit exemptions

The Polish government is introducing a 50,000 PLN penalty per illegally employed foreigner while simultaneously preparing a regulation to define specific non-EU countries exempt from work permit requirements. This move aims to tighten labor market enforcement while streamlining administrative processes for select migrant worker groups. The exact list of exempt nations remains pending, creating uncertainty for employers currently relying on non-EU labor.