Starting June 1, 2025, new rules regarding unemployment benefits will come into effect in Poland. The changes include the indexing of benefits and new registration norms for the unemployed.
This is reported by Finway
Changes in Benefit Amount
The amount of basic unemployment benefits will increase to:
- 1662.00 PLN gross (1512.42 PLN net) for the first 90 days;
- 1305.20 PLN gross (1187.73 PLN net) for the following days.
This amount depends on work experience; currently, it is 1329.60 PLN gross (1209.94 PLN net) and 1044.16 PLN gross (950.19 PLN net) respectively.
New Benefit Reform
Starting June 2025, a reform will be implemented that entails significant changes in unemployment benefit payments. In particular, the payment of 80% of the basic benefit for individuals with less than 5 years of work experience will be abolished. These individuals will receive 100% of the benefit.
The new rules also allow the unemployed to register with the employment service at their place of residence, rather than only at their registered address. This will undoubtedly simplify the process for many individuals.
The law also provides for priority assistance, including for unemployed members of large families with a large family card and unemployed single parents raising at least one child.
An important aspect of the new regulations is the changes in the development of the Individual Action Plan. Starting in June, this plan will only be created for the unemployed who have been registered for more than 120 days, as well as for young people under 30 years old.
The new reform also introduces internships that will be paid and will help acquire professional qualifications.
Additionally, the law introduces an educational loan of up to 400% of the average salary, which can be used for education or qualification confirmation. After meeting certain conditions, 20% of the loan amount can be forgiven.
The new rules will also allow all unemployed individuals to apply for a housing voucher, whereas previously this opportunity was only available to young people under 30 years old.
According to the new regulations, employers will have the opportunity to receive subsidies for employing individuals over 50 years old, which will amount to up to 50% of the minimum wage per month.