President Karol Nawrocki vetoed the Act on helping citizens of Ukraine on Monday. “This is not good information for Ukrainians staying in our country, as well as employers who employ them” – warns the Lewiatan Confederation, one of the largest business organizations in Poland.
“The amendment to the Act on the help of Ukrainian citizens is not only a matter of social benefits, but also Extending the right to legal stay in Poland, which is currently in force until September 30, 2025.” – notes Nadia Winiarska, an expert of the Lewiatan Confederation.
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Reminds you that The proposed regulations assumed the extension of this period to March 4, 2026. And they concerned not only refugees from Ukraine covered by temporary protection, but also to extend the expiration date of the residence documents of earning migrants who came to Poland before February 24, 2022.
“The veto of the act introduces significant uncertainty among both Ukrainian citizens staying in Poland and employers who employ them. This decision is also contrary to the activities of the European Unionwhich has already decided to prolong temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens. They need a stable and predictable legal framework, and the lack of extension of the provisions on legal stay raises the risk of losing the right to work, “comments Nadia Winiarska.
He adds that “This will hit not only in the migrants themselves, but also in Polish employers and the economy “.
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How many Ukrainians work?
Ukrainian citizens show a high level of professional activity – up to 80 percent, which is one of the highest indicators among war refugees in OECD countries. Today they constitute over 65 percent. all legally employed foreigners in Poland.
“Lack of legal solutions ensuring continuity of stay and work for Ukrainian citizens may have Very serious consequences for many industries that have been struggling with employees' deficit for yearsespecially in the face of a difficult demographic situation ” – signals the Lewiatan Confederation.
