Polish teens get advice on summer jobs, legal safeguards and earnings

Guidance for Polish youths on summer employment highlights a range of options and legal considerations. A guide lists fifteen summer job ideas for teenagers, emphasizing safe, legal work and the value of early experience. The "Discover yourself with Hebe" program launches its fifth edition, offering paid internships and mentoring to over 40 young adults leaving foster care.

Information on employment contracts explains how work agreements affect ZUS contributions: full insurance under an employment contract, exemption for students under a contract of mandate, and no contributions for contracts for specific works. Municipal authorities warn that using decorative fountains for cooling can result in fines up to 500 zł under the Polish Penal Code. Wage data show that graduates in informatics and engineering can start with salaries exceeding 10 000 zł per month.

Police in Zielona Góra issue alerts about human‑trafficking risks tied to overseas seasonal work, advising precautionary steps such as verifying agencies and keeping travel documents secure. Notaries recommend arranging a notarised power of attorney before holiday trips to ensure personal and business matters are handled in one’s absence.