This question is still relevant in the current pandemic. Clients of our PRWT accounting office also encounter doubts as to the possibility of performing work during quarantine.

It often happens that the presence of an employee at the workplace is not necessary for the performance of employee duties. Many employees can perform work using devices that enable communication at a distance, i.e. in a remote form.

The possibility of remote work during quarantine is regulated by Art. 4h of the Polish Act of March 2, 2020 on special solutions related to the prevention, prevention and combating of COVID-19, other infectious diseases and crisis situations caused by them.

What about wages for working time during quarantine?

According to the above-mentioned provision, if an employee works remotely with the employer’s consent during quarantine, he or she retains the right to normal remuneration for work, and not sick pay (80%).