Ukrainians given priority in Polish offices

Minister Marlena Maląg announced the priority treatment of Ukrainian citizens in Polish offices.
“I have addressed the directors of the Voivodeship and District Labour Offices, requesting that all administrative matters related to the legalisation of employment of Ukrainian citizens handled by the labour offices be dealt with on a priority basis, out of turn, and without unnecessary delay,” declared the Minister of Family and Social Policy.

As stated on the government website, representatives of the labour offices were informed that the most important task for the Polish state at present is to properly prepare to provide humanitarian support to Ukrainian citizens, as well as to maximise facilitation of their opportunities to take up work. Labour offices can count on the full support of the Ministry of Family and Social Policy in carrying out this assistance.

Minister Marlena Maląg reiterated her request to the directors of the Voivodeship and District Labour Offices that all administrative matters concerning the legalisation of employment of Ukrainian citizens, handled by the labour offices, be given priority, dealt with out of turn, and without undue delay.

Employees of the labour offices expressed their full readiness to provide support to Ukrainian citizens. Accordingly, appropriate preparations have already been made regarding the organisation of work at the offices and informing local communities and employers about the need to engage in supportive activities.

Furthermore, Minister Marlena Maląg conveyed information about a Competition of offers announced under the Ministry’s Activation Programme for Foreigners.

The aim of the programme is the professional activation and social integration of foreigners who have left their country fearing for their health or life due to the ongoing armed conflict. Primarily, support will be provided to individuals evacuated to Poland under governmental support from allies from Afghanistan, as well as residents of war-torn Ukraine.

Local governments, non-governmental organisations, and labour market institutions may apply for funding for projects aimed at foreigners. The Ministry of Family and Social Policy has allocated up to 40 million PLN for their implementation.

“We coordinate activities and provide labour offices with the necessary information to ensure that the employment process proceeds smoothly, based on newly prepared solutions,” said Minister Marlena Maląg.