"Border Rule Update for Belarus Citizens at Polish Borders"
Polish Border Guard Gains New Powers to Enforce Labor Laws and Control Photography
A new draft amendment in Poland is set to expand the powers of the Polish Border Guard, allowing them to issue fines for various offenses. The amendment, which has been prepared by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration, aims to strengthen the enforcement of labor laws for foreign workers and regulate photography of border guard infrastructure.
The main innovation in the draft amendment is a fine for photographing or filming the infrastructure of the Polish Border Guard without special permission. Violations without permission may result in a fine of up to PLN 10,000 (approximately 8,200 rubles) or even arrest. Border crossings and other objects marked with a "No Photography" sign are included in the ban.
In addition, the amendment grants the Polish Border Guard the authority to impose fines up to PLN 10,000 for violations related to the official employment of foreign citizens. This includes the right to issue fines for non-compliance and oversight of the legality of foreigners’ work in Poland. The expansion of powers coincides with the June 2025 Act regulating admissibility of foreigners’ work in Poland, which replaced earlier laws and aims to reflect new labour market realities.
Regarding the expansion of the Border Guard's powers in controlling foreign employment, the amendment strengthens enforcement capabilities to ensure compliance with employment rules for foreigners. The fines for illegal employment of foreigners can also reach up to PLN 10,000 (approximately 8,200 rubles) and can be imposed in a simplified procedure - directly on the spot.
It's worth noting that the draft amendment does not specify the penalties for repeated violations, nor does it detail the process for appealing the fines imposed by border guards. Additionally, the amendment does not mention any specific limit for the number of times a fine can be imposed.
The fines for labor law violations can also be imposed in a simplified procedure - directly on the spot. However, the specific details about additional powers or enforcement mechanisms were not found in the search results related specifically to this amendment.
In conclusion, the new draft amendment in Poland introduces fines for unauthorized photography of border guard infrastructure and strengthens the Border Guard's powers in controlling foreign employment. The changes aim to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulate the photography of sensitive infrastructure, reflecting the current labour market realities in Poland.
- The amendment not only seeks to strengthen the enforcement of labor laws for foreign workers, but also regulates photography of border guard infrastructure, thereby revealing a blend of politics and general news.
- The Polish Border Guard's new authority to issue fines for labor law violations, including for non-compliance and illegal employment of foreigners, is a significant change in the realm of general news and governance.
