The Anti-Crisis Shield includes a range of tools in support of entrepreneurs, employees as well as non-governmental organisations and social economy entities. The support will allow them to sustain the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic as well as to protect jobs.

The Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy has submitted a draft of an amendment to the Regulation of the Minister of Labour and Social Policy on social welfare homes of 23 August 2012 for inter-ministerial arrangements and public consultations. The changes aim to, for instance, implement and apply procedures to ensure protection against infectious diseases at social welfare homes.

The history of our country is filled with fights, battles and the blood of our ancestors. Some ended in painful failures, while others resulted in great triumph. That was also the case with the Battle of Warsaw. Today, we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the event which was recognised as the “18th ground-breaking battle in world history.” – It is a great celebration and a beautiful anniversary, we shall remember our heroes and remain proud of our history - says Minister of Family, Labour and Social Policy Marlena Maląg.

The agreement with the State Fund for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled People for the implementation of the “Safe Occupational Therapy Workshops and the Social and Occupational Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities” was signed in the office of the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy on Friday, August 7th The main objective of the project was to ensure the protection of the health and life of the participants of the classes conducted by the Occupational Therapy Workshops within the scope of the tasks commissioned by the State Fund for Rehabilitation of Disabled People.

- Despite the difficult situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of employers was able to provide their employees with adequate and, most importantly, safe work conditions. However, the hazard still exists. We should now prepare for the second wave of confirmed cases - says the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy Marlena Maląg.

Since the beginning of the “Family 500+” programme, i.e. since April 2016, over PLN 114.4 billion has been allocated to Polish families until the end of June this year. Currently, 6.5 billion children are covered by the support. The care allowance makes it possible for families to meet their needs, such as, for instance, summer holiday trips. – Due to the care allowance, we were able to spend the summer holidays by the sea together with our entire family - says Elżbieta Jarosz, a mother of three.

Senior policy is one of the priorities of the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy. With an annual budget of PLN 80 million, the Senior+ programme is one of the key measures implemented by the Ministry.

The Task Team for planning measures in response to the negative effects of COVID-19 operates in the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy – Our priority is to protect Polish families, seniors, persons with disabilities, as well as employees and employers - stresses the Minister of Family, Labour and Social Policy Marlena Maląg.

Today is the 76th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising. The current office of the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy is situated in an incredibly special place related to the Warsaw Uprising.

PLN 2800 – that is the amount of minimum wage for 2021 submitted by the Council of Ministers to the Social Dialogue Council for negotiation