PKP says it is simply complying with regulations that set different requirements for male and female employees.
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Poland has the highest employment rate among Ukrainian refugees, finds OECD study
In Poland, 65% of working-age refugees are employed.
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Poland “losing race for Ukrainians” and “urgently needs migrants”, warn business leaders
EU data indicate that some Ukrainian refugees are moving west.
Poland’s population to shrink 23% by 2100 and old-age dependency ratio to double
The predicted population decline would have been even greater were it not for an assumed net migration of 5.3 million people to Poland.
Half of Polish businesses employ Ukrainians
The study also found that Ukrainians are increasingly occupying higher-level positions in the Polish labour market.
Only 3% of medium and large firms in Poland have diversity management document
Just one third take any action towards diversity management.
Discount chain Biedronka becomes the largest employer in Poland
The firm, owned by Portuguese conglomerate Jeronimo Martins, has overtaken longstanding leader Poczta Polska, the state post office.
First cafe employing people with Down syndrome to open in Polish city
It aims to help adults with the condition become more independent and develop their social skills
Polish education minister expects 100,000 teachers to be laid off within three years
The announcement sparked opposition among Polish teachers, who say that this should be used as an opportunity to improve learning conditions.
Polish government to encourage fewer births by C-section
In 2018, caesarean sections made up 45% of births in Poland, one of the highest rates in Europe.
Government announces Poland’s highest ever minimum wage rise
The minimum monthly wage will rise by 590 zloty next year to 3,600 zloty before tax.
Wage growth in the forestry, mining and energy sectors boosts earnings in Poland
The average salary in Poland rose by 15.8% year-on-year, while in the mining sector wages rose by 81.6% and in the forestry sector by 33.4%.
Unemployment in Poland lowest since 1990
Unemployment fell to 4.9% in Poland last month, dropping below 5% for the first time since 1990.
Ukrainian refugees fill gaps in Polish labour market but risk getting stuck in low-skilled jobs
Anna Rzhevkina
The new arrivals could provide an economic boost, but their talents should not be wasted.