Work on a contract for services and benefits in the event of an accident at work

Work on a contract for services is one of the most popular types of employment in Poland. However, many employees do not know that in the event of an accident at work, they are also entitled to benefits from their employer.

What benefits are available to an employee on a contract for services in the event of an accident at work?

According to Polish law, an employee on a contract for services in the event of an accident at work is entitled to the following benefits:

• Compensation for loss of earnings. The employer is obliged to pay the employee compensation for loss of earnings in the amount of 100% of their average earnings at the time of the accident.
• Compensation for costs associated with treatment and rehabilitation. The employer is obliged to reimburse the employee for the costs associated with their treatment and rehabilitation, including the costs of medical care, the purchase of medicines, prostheses, etc.
• Compensation for loss of ability to work. In the event of complete loss of ability to work, the employee has the right to receive a one-time payment of 24 times the average wage.
• Compensation for loss of ability to work in the event of disability. In the event of partial loss of ability to work, the employee is entitled to receive a monthly payment in an amount proportional to the degree of loss of ability to work.

What documents are required to obtain benefits in the event of an accident at work?

To obtain benefits in the event of an accident at work, the employee must provide the employer with the following documents:

• Extract from the health card.
• Certificate of temporary incapacity for work.
• Application for compensation payment.

How to obtain benefits in the event of an accident at work?

The employee must submit an application for compensation payment to their employer. The employer is obliged to consider the employee’s application within 14 days of the date of submission. In the event of a positive decision, the employer is obliged to pay the employee compensation within 30 days of the date of the decision.

Important to know

The employee has the right to obtain benefits in the event of an accident at work, regardless of whether they are insured in the social security system or not.

Conclusions

Work on a contract for services, like any other job, can be associated with the risk of an accident at work. Therefore, it is important to know your rights and require your employer to comply with the law.