Polish · B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Workplace in Polish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Polish words for workplace are sąd pracy (labour court), układ zbiorowy pracy (collective bargaining agreement) and przestój ekonomiczny (temporary layoff / shutdown). The full Polish workplace phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Polish vocabulary for workplace, with example sentences and English translations. This is B2 (Upper Intermediate) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Polish to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key workplace vocabulary
| Polish | English |
|---|---|
| sąd pracy | labour court |
| układ zbiorowy pracy | collective bargaining agreement |
| przestój ekonomiczny | temporary layoff / shutdown |
| zasiłek dla bezrobotnych | unemployment benefit |
| emerytura | pension / retirement |
| mobbing | workplace harassment / mobbing |
| wypowiedzenie umowy | notice of dismissal |
| urlop rodzicielski | parental leave |
| odprawa | severance pay |
| Kodeks pracy | Labour Code |
Example sentences
Sprawa jest w sądzie pracy.
The case is at the labour court.
Moja pensja wynika z układu zbiorowego pracy.
My salary results from the collective agreement.
Otrzymałem wypowiedzenie umowy o pracę.
I received a notice of dismissal.
Mam prawo do odprawy.
I am entitled to severance pay.
Biorę rok urlopu rodzicielskiego.
I am taking a year of parental leave.
Złożyłem wniosek o zasiłek dla bezrobotnych.
I applied for unemployment benefit.
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