Border defender inspections in Białystok showed cases of entrusting foreigners with work in violation of regulations. Employers were fined with fines and the bill provides for fines from PLN 3 to 50 thousand. Without law enforcement, costs of inexpensive work are passed on to honest companies and Polish workers.
Controls in Białystok
Officers of the fresh Border defender Service in Białystok in the first half of 2026 began 25 checks on the legality of abroad employment. In a published communication, the formation informed about the disclosure of cases of illegal entrustment of work.
Employers liable for the offences have been fined. According to the current regulations, for illegal entrusting work to a foreigner, there are fines ranging from PLN 3 1000 to PLN 50 thousand.
Fair competition requires control
Illegal employment is not a insignificant mistake in documents. It hits legally active companies that pay taxes and contributions, and workers waiting for fair terms. A company bypassing regulations gains an advantage at the expense of the full community.
Responsibility must be attributed specifically. Controls and sanctions are subject to employers breaking the law, and the situation of each foreigner should be considered individually. There are no grounds for collective work or contempt for people who frequently fall victim to dishonest intermediaries.
Migration under state control
The Polish economy can benefit from the legal work of foreigners, but the conditions are determined by the Republic of Poland. Borders, residence and access to the labour marketplace must not be left to agencies solely for profit. The State must know who is in its territory, who it works for and if it respects the law.
For Poles wages, social safety and fair competition are at stake. Tolerating the grey region leads to force on wages and the improvement of pathological employment models. Effective border defender controls defend both the national interest and the dignity of legally employed foreigners. The law is to apply to all, especially those who profit from individual else's dependence.
