Work abroad
employer and intermediary verification, scam red flags
Work abroad
Verify the employer:
Country company registry (KRS, Handelsregister), website, corporate email, real employee reviews.
Agency license:
A foreign employment agency must be in the Ministry of Economy registry; unlicensed is illegal.
Red flags:
Payment for vacancy/visa upfront, salary 3x+ market with no requirements, refusal to show the contract before arrival.
Contract:
Written contract in a language you understand: net/gross salary, hours, housing, insurance, return terms.
Visa & permits:
Who arranges the work permit, visa type, timelines — must be stated.
Safety:
Leave document copies with family, keep consulate phone and anti-trafficking hotline (527) handy.
Housing & transport:
Who pays for housing/travel — salary deduction terms in the contract.
Emergency numbers:
ILO 1697 (labor exploitation), national labor inspections, consular protection.