Employment offices that assess unemployment benefit in Poland

Phone ahead to learn which desk handles your file

Benefit questions go to the benefits team of the county employment office. Offices organise claims differently: the desk or caseworker who looks after yours depends on the office, and you should be ready to show proof of past work and insurance, including time worked abroad.

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1 office in Katowice

  • Katowice

    Powiatowy Urząd Pracy w Katowicach

    ul. Pośpiecha 14, 40-852 Katowice

    Once you are registered as unemployed, ask the employment office to check whether you qualify for benefit.

    Office website+48 32 479 85 00

    Prepare employment certificates, earnings and contribution evidence, and documents showing how and why the last job ended. Include relevant ZUS (Poland’s social insurance institution) benefit periods or business records. Tell the office about work abroad and any compensation for a shortened notice period. Disability or family circumstances may affect the benefit duration, so provide the applicable evidence when requested.

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Unemployment Benefit and Registration in Poland

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Learn how to register with public employment services, meet contribution criteria, and manage ongoing obligations in Poland.

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