Important news for employers nationwide! You will soon have the opportunity to test the reduced working hours at your place. We encourage you to read the rules and regulations for the pilot recruitment. It's worth it - the funding can be as much as one million zloty! The call for applications for the programme will begin on 14 August and run until 15 September 2025.

On 19 June 2025, the EU Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs (EPSCO) Council met in Luxembourg, chaired by Minister Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk. A key item on the agenda was the adoption of a general approach to the internship directive.

Summarising the work done so far and setting the activities for the next six months were the main topics of the MISSOC group meeting held in Warsaw on 17-18 June 2025. The event was organised as part of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

5% was the registered unemployment rate at the end of May 2025, according to estimates by the Ministry. This is 0.2 ppt lower than in April this year and the same as in May 2024.

Current challenges in employment policy, the role of artificial intelligence in the labour market, and support systems for the unemployed across different countries - these are just some of the topics discussed during the 23rd meeting of the Board of the European Network of Public Employment Services, held in Warsaw on 5-6 June 2025.

It is now official - as of 1 January 2026, the funeral allowance will be increased to PLN 7,000. The act, drafted by the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy, was signed by the President of the Republic of Poland.

Registration with the employment office at the place of residence, not the registered address (sometimes on the other side of Poland), the removal of age restrictions on access to benefits such as the settlement voucher, as well as greater access to high-quality job offers - these are just some of the benefits brought by the Act on the Labour Market and Employment Services. The legislation, drafted by the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy, came into effect on 1 June 2025.

The abolition of the requirement for regular medical check-ups for persons with permanent disabilities was one of the main deregulation proposals in recent weeks. It is already happening - the Minister of Family, Labour and Social Policy, Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk has signed the order that will allow disability degree certificates to be issued for longer periods for thousands of persons with disabilities in Poland.

The development directions of the Social Economy in Poland and Europe were the central theme of an international expert seminar held on Thursday, 22 May 2025, at the Ministry of Labour headquarters. Representatives of public institutions, non-governmental organisations and academia shared insights and good practices relating to social entrepreneurship.

Access to high-quality childcare is essential for many parents seeking to return to the labour market after a parenting break. For the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy, supporting parents in balancing family life and professional responsibilities is a top priority. By 2029, over 102,000 new places will be created in crèches and children's clubs throughout Poland - a commitment ensured by the Active Toddler programme.