Poland clarifies temporary-protection rules for Ukrainian citizens and tightens employment requirements
Poland has overhauled the legal framework for Ukrainians, defining temporary-protection status, linking its duration to the EU decision (now 4 March 2027) and tightening rules on absences and identity confirmation. Employers keep the quick seven-day notification process for protected Ukrainians but face stricter deadlines, higher fines and a sunset date (5 March 2029) for non-protected Ukrainians. The changes require immediate compliance audits and policy updates for any company employing Ukrainian nationals.
Apr 2, 2026
