What can you do yourself?

There are a number of things that are important for you to know when you want to work in Poland.

Checklist

Before you start work make sure:

1. Get to know about the working conditions in Poland  
   It is important that you learn about payment and working conditions in Poland
   Payment
   Working conditions
2. Get to know about health insurance in Poland 
   Learn about health insurance.
3. Where to get help 
   Find out who can help you and where you get more information.  
4. Take A1 form with you.

1. You get a contract
2. Do not sign anything you do not understand. Ask someone to translate or explain 
3. Record your working time and your piecework   
4. Make sure that you have health insurance 

If you have problems make sure  

1. If you have a contract, read it carefully
2. Check your working time record, and see if your wage is correct 
3. Ask your colleagues if they have the same problems, and try to clear with the employer if there is a mistake
4. If you think there is a mistake – contact the union ZZPR   

Useful documents

Your contract is a very important document  

If you do not have a contract you can: 

• take photos of your working place.
• write down the address and company name.
• write down the address of your colleagues, they could be important witnesses. 
• If there are problems, claim your demands to your employer and contact your union, council centre.