Poland Drafts Rules to Require Paid Internships, Fines Up to 60,000 Złoty
The Polish government is drafting legislation that would mandate payment and improved conditions for interns. Companies violating the proposed requirements could face fines ranging from 2,000 to 60,000 złoty.
Proposed Internship Standards
The government is preparing draft regulations that would require employers to pay interns and provide better working conditions, according to Next Gazeta.pl (Koniec z darmowymi stażami? Nowe przepisy mają zagwarantować pensję, kary dla firm są wysokie). The proposed legislation aims to eliminate unpaid internships and establish uniform standards across sectors.
Financial Penalties for Violations
Under the draft rules, employers who fail to comply would face fines between 2,000 and 60,000 Polish złoty, as reported by Next Gazeta.pl (Koniec z darmowymi stażami? Nowe przepisy mają zagwarantować pensję, kary dla firm są wysokie). The penalty range is designed to enforce the new requirements and prevent companies from using unpaid labor.
Expected Effects
If enacted, the legislation would increase costs for businesses that hire interns, potentially prompting companies to reassess their internship programs, according to Next Gazeta.pl (Koniec z darmowymi stażami? Nowe przepisy mają zagwarantować pensję, kary dla firm są wysokie). For interns, the proposed rules would provide guaranteed compensation and clearer professional development opportunities under regulated conditions, as Next Gazeta.pl reports (Koniec z darmowymi stażami? Nowe przepisy mają zagwarantować pensję, kary dla firm są wysokie).
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