Which groups of employees cannot be dismissed?

Certain groups of employees in Poland are protected against dismissal.

The employer must not terminate the contract if:

•     an employee who is no more than four years to reach the retirement age, if the period of employment with this employer would enable him to obtain the right to a state pension upon reaching this age,
•     during the employee's leave, as well as other excused absence from work (e.g. sick leave).

From April 26, 2023, new regulations have been entered, according to which the employer may not terminate or terminate the employment contract with the employee, and even make preparations to dismiss the employee who is:

•     during pregnancy,
•     during maternity leave.

from the date of submission of the application by the employee to the date of completion:

•     maternity leave or its part,
•     leave on the terms of maternity leave or its part, paternity leave or its part,
•     parental leave or its part.

Dismissal protection starts on:

•     14 days before the start of using part of the maternity leave and part of the leave under the conditions of maternity leave,
•     21 days before the start of parental leave or its part,
•     7 days before the start of paternity leave or part of it.

Remember!

If you meet one of the above conditions, your employer cannot dismiss you. The exception is the declaration of bankruptcy or closure of the business, as well as the termination of the employment contract without notice.