“Inflation is caused by the war in Ukraine, and Poland is also severely affected by the results of the sanctions imposed on Russia. Nevertheless, as Poles, we pass the test of humanity and solidarity” – said the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg during a panel on social policy in the era of inflation, organised by the Ministry of Family and Social Policy.

In August, the registered unemployment rate reached 4.9% – as it results from the Ministry of Family and Social Policy’s preliminary data. When compared to the previous month, the number of unemployed persons in August decreased by 2.1 thousand.

The Sejm passed the act on the financial support for entrepreneurs from the Odra region. Odra companies, whose revenues fell by at least 50%, will be able to apply for the one-off benefit amounting to PLN 3,010 for each insured employee.

In July, the unemployment rate in Poland amounted to 2.6%. As provided by Eurostat, it is lower than the value in July 2021 (3.3%). This result confirms that the situation in the labour market in Poland is stable. Only in the Czech Republic, is the level of unemployment lower than in Poland – says the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg.

The government has prepared solutions to support entrepreneurs from the Odra region. – We have urgently prepared solutions regarding the payment of a one-off cash benefit in the amount of PLN 3,010 per employee – informs the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg. The Sejm will deal with the draft act as early as on 2 September.

Employment in Poland in July increased by 2.3% year on year – informed the Statistics Poland. In turn, the average remuneration in the enterprise sector in July increased by 15.8%. – The good situation in the labour market in Poland is also confirmed by Eurostat, according to which the level of employment in our country is one of the highest in history – says the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg.

The new school year is approaching rapidly. Parents, don't hesitate any longer and apply for a governmental allowance from the ‘Good Start’ programme as soon as possible. Submitting the application by the end of August guarantees only that the allowance will be paid no later than 30 September.

It is only one more week - until 16 August of this year - that applications for financing the establishment and equipment of the centre are accepted under the programme ‘Residential and care centres’. - I encourage municipalities and poviats to join the programme, together we will be able to create a safe space for many persons with disabilities – says Paweł Wdówik, Deputy Minister of Family and Social Policy and Government Plenipotentiary for Disabled People.

Compared to the preceding month, the number of the unemployed in July this year decreased by 6.5 thousand, with 811.5 thousand people being registered as unemployed in the employment offices. - The last time less people were registered as unemployed was in July 1990 - informs Minister of Family and Social Policy Marlena Maląg. The registered unemployment rate remained at the same level of 4.9%.

The fourteenth pension payments will start in only three weeks. - I remind you that no application is needed, the payment will be made ex officio - emphasizes Minister of Family and Social Policy Marlena Maląg. This additional support will go to approx. 9 million pensioners this year.