Legal consequences of employing undeclared third-country nationals in Poland

The possibility of finding work is one of the factors encouraging irregular migration. This article analyses Polish legislation setting up duties and sanctions for employers who have conferred work to third-country nationals illegally staying in Poland. It also discusses legal consequences of undeclared work for foreigners. The author examines Polish rules combating employment of undeclared migrants in light of the aims of the Directive 2009/52/EC and presents conclusions about their effectiveness.