Ukrainians on the labour market in Poland: what are the prospects for registration and how to do it?
Ukrainians have the opportunity to register at the labour exchange in Poland. The status of unemployed in the Republic of Poland provides for a number of opportunities that will greatly simplify the job search and save money. Find out what are the benefits of registering at the Polish labour offices and how to do it
What are the benefits of being unemployed in the Republic of Poland?
UAinKrakow.pl informs about the benefits of being granted unemployed status in Poland:
- the opportunity to apply for a special vacancy available only to the unemployed;
- individual consultations on career development;
- the possibility of obtaining a grant covering the cost of training for a future profession;
- free training at vocational courses (available at the request of the employer - if the courses are necessary for obtaining a job);
- the possibility of obtaining special NFZ insurance at the expense of the state - with insurance covering a second family member and a child under the age of 26 if he or she is studying at a university or school;
How to register at a labour office in Poland?
How to register in person?
Documents required for registration:
- bank account number;
- original passport;
- original PESEL number;
- original birth certificates or passports of children;
How to register online?
Additional data to be provided when registering online:
- date and place of birth;
- address of residence in Poland;
- personal telephone number
- email address
- parents' names;
- marital status;
- number of dependent children (minors);
- education data (name of the educational institution with the date of graduation);
- knowledge of foreign languages;
- work experience in various fields;
- last place of employment (employer; place of registration of the employer; position held; reason for dismissal; period of work; hours of work);
- professional skills;
- company representation (if any);
- availability of benefits;
- desired profession;
When can a person lose the status of unemployed in Poland?
A person may lose the status of unemployed if he/she has received an official job or has not complied with the obligations of the unemployed:
- come to the labour office on time
- submit income tax returns and documents on time;
- report circumstances that prevent them from performing work (including travelling abroad);
- present a sick leave certificate (due to illness or caring for a sick family member);
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