The Council of Ministers adopted a regulation on increasing benefits for families. The assistance allowance will increase for the first time in 12 years. The benefits for carers of people with disabilities, which have not been increased since their introduction, will also be higher.

Nearly 3/4 of employees are satisfied with the work they are doing. The 32nd edition of the quarterly Randstad survey “Monitor Rynku Pracy” shows that, compared to other European countries, Poland is ahead of the curve. 

As much as 445.5 thousand people took parental leave from January to May in 2018.

In Poland, according to the estimates by the Eurostat, unemployment rate was 3.8% in May 2018.

On June 26th the annual Pro labore securo awards ceremony took place at the Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute.

Minister Rafalska opened 1st Nationwide Review of Seniors’ Creative Activity in Skwierzyna.

In accordance with the government's proposal, the minimum wage for 2019 may amount to PLN 2220. It is 5.7%, and PLN 120, more than today. From January the minimum hourly rate for those working based on specific civil law contracts is to increase from PLN 13.70 to PLN 14.50. The government presented this proposal to the Social Dialogue Council for negotiation.

The electronic flow of information on alimony debtors between services and institutions and court enforcement officers, as well as sanctions for illegal employment and professional activation of alimony debtors – these and other amendments are included in the draft law amending certain other laws in order to improve the efficiency of alimony enforcement.

Minister Elżbieta Rafalska said during the press briefing at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister that the Good Start programme was created because investment in education of Polish children is extremely important.

"Good Start" is a PLN 300 benefit paid once a year to all students. It is an investment in the education of Polish children. This aid measure may reach more than 4.6 million students. Applications can be submitted as of 1 July.