Dziemianowicz-Bąk at the Forum in Karpacz: Polish labor law needs reform

Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk announced plans to develop regulations aimed at increasing the employment of older and disabled individuals, including providing sickness benefits from the first day of illness, and considering a reduction in the weekly working hours.

Karpacz, 04.09.2024. The Minister of Family, Labor, and Social Policy, Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk, during the speech "Workers' Rights, Strong Institutions, and a Predictable State" at the 33rd Economic Forum in Karpacz.

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During the conference at the 33rd Economic Forum in Karpacz, the head of Poland's Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy discussed proposed changes to labor law, focusing on the activation of older people, young parents, and those with disabilities.

The Minister emphasized the importance of creating favorable conditions for these groups to remain active in the workforce longer.

Reforma rynku pracy jest jak przebudowa okrętu na otwartym morzu. Trzeba ją wykonać, żeby okręt mógł dalej płynąć, ale przeprowadzając ją nie można go zatopić. Choć nie wszystko można zrobić na raz - to krok po kroku musi być robione. Bo rozwój to nie trwanie w miejscu - to… pic.twitter.com/NXhabkFQFy

— A. Dziemianowicz-Bąk (@AgaBak) September 4, 2024

The ministry is also examining the possibility of shortening the workweek and revising regulations related to migrants.

Dziemianowicz-Bąk also announced that the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) will start paying sickness benefits from the first day of illness.

Source: IAR/PAP/X/@AgaBak

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