Our Mission
Supporting Polish Employees in the UK
Polish Employees Matter is a not-for-profit community employment advice agency supporting Polish workers in the UK. Our mission is to break language barriers and make UK workplace rights clear, practical, and accessible — in Polish — especially for people who can’t afford legal fees or don’t qualify for “no win, no fee” representation.
We always start with free support: a free initial telephone consultation in Polish, followed by ongoing free guidance and access to our growing library of Polish-language articles and templates. If a member’s case later requires formal documents for ACAS Early Conciliation or the Employment Tribunal, we can help with drafting strictly on a cost-recovery basis only (for example ET1 forms, written submissions, witness statements, and bundles). We do not charge success fees or percentage fees, and we do not generate private profit. Any surplus is fully reinvested into expanding our free Polish-language support for the community.
Our Supportive Services
Workplace Dispute Support & Employer Engagement
We support members through internal workplace processes such as grievances, investigations, disciplinary hearings, capability and redundancy procedures. We help you prepare clear written responses and we can communicate with employers to encourage fair, lawful and respectful outcomes. Many cases resolve at this stage without needing formal legal action.
Guidance and Early Resolution (in Polish)
We provide free, practical guidance in Polish to help members understand their rights, options, and the best next step. Our priority is early resolution — protecting your job where possible, stopping unfair treatment, and helping you address problems before they escalate.
ACAS Early Conciliation Support
If a dispute cannot be resolved internally, we guide members through ACAS Early Conciliation and negotiation. We help you present your case clearly, understand settlement options, and hold the line on your legal rights. This support is community-based and focused on reaching a fair agreement wherever possible.
Document Preparation (Cost-Recovery Only)
When formal documents are needed, we can help draft them strictly on a cost-recovery basis only (e.g., ET1 forms, written submissions, witness statements, schedules of loss, and bundles). We charge only for time actually spent on drafting, with no success fees, no percentage fees, and no private profit. Any surplus is reinvested into our free community support.
Our Impact
100%
Satisfaction Rate
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Percentage Fees
100%
Cost Recovery Model
Our Commitment
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Community Support
We are committed to providing unwavering support to the Polish community in the UK, ensuring that every individual has access to essential employment advice and assistance.
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Transparent Practices
Our practices are transparent, and we prioritize the well-being of our members above all else. We ensure clarity in our processes and operations, fostering trust and reliability.
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Non-Profit Ethics
As a non-profit organization, our ethics revolve around prioritizing the community's interests. We operate with integrity, ensuring that all income is solely utilized for the betterment of our services and resources.
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Accessible Assistance
We strive to offer accessible assistance to every Polish employee in need, regardless of their financial capacity. Our commitment is to empower and support the community through our services.
Our Community
Polish Employees Matter is a community-led not-for-profit project created to support Polish workers across the UK. We break language barriers by providing Polish-language guidance, practical resources and calm support when workplace problems arise. Our aim is early, fair resolution of disputes wherever possible — and a clear pathway to ACAS or the Employment Tribunal only when needed.
You can meet other members and join our free Polish support group by registering at Radca Prawny UK. Membership is free and gives access to community updates, workshops and Polish-language resources.
Member Stories
“Clear and understandable action plan from the start. Excellent communication throughout — I always felt supported and informed.”
Anna K PEM Member
“Very helpful and professional. I received useful information after a long conversation, which was free.”
Piotr N PEM Member
“Professional, patient and reliable support. Everything was explained simply and step-by-step.”
Karolina W PEM Member
