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Minister Rafalska appointed the new President of the ZUS
15-02-2016On 11 February, Prof. Gertruda Uścińska was appointed the President of the Polish Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) by Prime Minister Beata Szydło. The appointment was presented by Minister of Family, Labour and Social Policy, Elżbieta Rafalska.
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Minister Rafalska presented the ‘Family 500 plus’ programme in the Sejm
09-02-2016
“We propose a systematic, groundbreaking solution to the family policy problems,” said Minister Elżbieta Rafalska presenting the draft Act on state aid in raising children Family 500 plus in the Sejm.
moreHourly minimum wage of PLN 12
19-01-2016Since 1 July 2016, the hourly minimum wage of PLN 12 will apply for contracts of mandate and contracts for services. The bill was submitted to public consultation.
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Ministers in the regions – consultations on ‘Family 500 plus’
13-01-2016Since 15 January, Minister Elżbieta Rafalska and deputy ministers will meet in all voivodships with representatives of communes and non-governmental organisations to talk about the ‘Family 500 plus’ programme.
moreThe Ministry of Family on plans for 2016
13-01-2016The ‘Family 500 Plus’ programme, the hourly minimum wage of PLN 12, the amendment of the Labour Code and the Act on nutritional assistance are the key changes announced by the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy.
moreThe end of the year with single-digit unemployment
12-01-2016In December 2015, the registered unemployment rate was 9.8 per cent. Such a good result at the end of the year has not been recorded since 2008.
moreIn 2016, the minimum wage will be PLN 1850
29-12-2015Since 1 January 2016, the minimum wage which an employer must pay an employee working under the employment contract will be PLN 1850. This means an increase of PLN 100 compared to 2015. Therefore, an employee earning the national minimum wage will receive about PLN 1355 net. Lower wage would constitute a violation of employee rights.
moreThe unemployment rate at the level of 9.6 per cent in November
24-12-2015The Central Statistical Office reports that in November this year the unemployment rate is 9.6 per cent. That is less than indicated by the estimates of the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy.
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Christmas and New Year's wishes
23-12-2015On the occasion of the upcoming Christmas, I would like to wish you all health, cheerfulness and strength every day. Family gives us support, safety and joy. May this Christmas time be filled with warmth and peace. Let's be together, talk, be moved and rejoice. Let's show our loved ones how important they are in our lives.
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Public consultation on “Family 500 plus” launched
19-12-2015A draft act introducing the benefit of PLN 500 for families has been submitted to public consultation. Prime Minister Beata Szydło informed about this at the Christmas meeting with large families at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister.
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