Polish workers receive guidance on employer bankruptcy and sick‑leave vacation rules

Polish employees whose Norwegian employer enters formal bankruptcy are advised to verify the court‑ordered insolvency, collect all employment documents, and submit a claim to the appointed trustee for the state wage guarantee (lønnsgaranti). The guarantee can cover unpaid wages, holiday pay and other entitlements within a set limit. Claimants must then register with Norway’s public employment service (NAV) and apply for unemployment benefits (dagpenger) as a job seeker.

In Poland, a medical certificate issued during a scheduled vacation automatically interrupts the leave. The days covered by the sick‑leave are not deducted from the employee’s vacation balance, and the employer must adjust the payroll. Pay for the sick‑leave period is typically 80 % of the average salary, with higher rates in specific situations such as work‑related accidents or pregnancy. Employees must inform their employer and provide the electronic sick‑leave document (e‑ZLA) for proper processing.