“Whoever thinks refugees are a burden on the economy should think again,” said the UNHCR’s representative in Poland.

“Whoever thinks refugees are a burden on the economy should think again,” said the UNHCR’s representative in Poland.
At 2.6%, Poland’s unemployment rate was well below the EU average of 5.8%.
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The legislation would also introduce an additional trading Sunday in December.
Poles traditionally celebrate Christmas on the evening of 24 December, but it is not a day off work.
The Left, which holds the mayor’s office, wants to introduce the same policy across Poland.
Foreigners wait an average of one year for a residence permit, with one individual forced to wait for over seven years for a decision.
The salary growth was boosted by the record increase in minimum wage.
In 2022, Poles worked 40.4 hours a week on average, compared to 37.5 hours a week across the EU as a whole.
The Left also unveiled three new female co-leaders to join its existing three male ones.
They note that, while regulations specify minimum working temperature in cold weather, there is no equivalent maximum temperature during hot weather.
Donald Tusk named the policy “granny payments” because grandmothers often care for children while mothers work.
The study also found that Ukrainians are increasingly occupying higher-level positions in the Polish labour market.
It aims to help adults with the condition become more independent and develop their social skills
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%.