Out of all support instruments offered under the anti-crisis shield, entrepreneurs have received almost PLN 10.5 billion. This is a result of six weeks of validity of the special act aimed at the prevention of negative consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.

Increased safety in the workplace, working from home office, companies shutting down – the coronavirus epidemic changed our working lives. What are our obligations as employees and what can we legally demand from our employer in this particular situation?

The coronavirus epidemic, which affects all of us, also touches people with disabilities, their families and caregivers. A package of solutions was prepared with them in mind as part of the Anti-Crisis Shield Act, including expanded care benefits, financial resources and new programmes.

The gradual re-opening of the economy following the lockdown and businesses relaunching entails taking the necessary measures to limit the spread of coronavirus. The National Labour Inspectorate prepared guidelines for employers and entrepreneurs who intend to relaunch their business activities.

Sheltered apartments can be a chance for independent life and participation in social life for many persons with various sorts of disability. This year’s total budget for the creation of new apartments to be assigned to local governments will amount to over PLN 2.3 million. This sum will be sufficient to build 20 apartments in 8 provinces.

Due to the fact that the opening of childcare institutions for the youngest children will be possible from 6th May this year, we present detailed guidelines that will apply in the coming weeks and months. They refer both to governing authorities of the above institutions, directors, caretakers and parents. It is very important to comply with the instructions – it is the safety of us all that counts.

Until Friday, entrepreneurs submitted over 2 million applications for support from the anti-crisis shield. ‘Companies have already been granted PLN 1.2 billion for the protection of jobs from the Guaranteed Employment Benefit Fund. And the total amount of loans granted to microentrepreneurs is PLN 482 million,’ informs the Minister of Family, Labour and Social Policy Marlena Maląg.

In April, over PLN 10 billion were paid to pensioners entitled to receive an extra annual money benefit. The thirteenth pension has already been received by nearly 8.5 million persons. ‘Benefits are paid according to schedule,’ says the Minister of Family, Labour and Social Policy Marlena Maląg.

Today almost 6.5 million children are entitled to a child benefit, and the amount of over PLN 102 billion has been spent on the implementation of the Family 500+ programme since its beginning. ‘The circumstances around us may not be a reason to celebrate, but today’s 4th anniversary of the introduction of the Family 500+ programme is a true holiday of Polish families,’ says the Minister of Family, Labour and Social Policy Marlena Maląg.

That is already sure – President Andrzej Duda signed acts consisting of a package of solutions for entrepreneurs and employees in connection with the approaching economic crisis brought on by the coronavirus epidemic. ‘This is very good news – I am convinced that these solutions will effectively reduce the negative consequences of the crisis,’ says the Minister of Family, Labour and Social Policy Marlena Maląg.