Polish employees must declare existing PPK accounts within 7 days of new job
Translated from Polish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Polish employees changing jobs must inform their new employer about their existing Employee Capital Plans (PPK) accounts within seven days of enrollment.
- Employers are not obligated to prompt employees for this information if it is not provided.
- Failure to submit the declaration within the specified timeframe means the employer does not need to take further action regarding the employee's previous PPK accounts.
When an employee transitions to a new job in Poland, they are required to manage their Employee Capital Plans (PPK) accounts. The new employer must be informed about any existing PPK accounts the employee holds with previous employers.
According to regulations, an employee enrolled in a PPK by their new employer has a seven-day window from the date of enrollment to submit a declaration detailing their previous PPK accounts. This declaration is crucial for consolidating funds or ensuring proper management of retirement savings.
However, the responsibility for initiating this transfer lies solely with the employee. If an employee fails to submit the required declaration within the seven-day period, the new employer is not obligated to follow up or request the information. The regulation places the onus on the employee to ensure their previous PPK information is transferred or declared.
Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.