– The amendment of the law on assistance to citizens of Ukraine is not only a substance of social benefits, but besides of extending the right to legal residence in Poland, which is presently in force until 30 September 2025. The proposed provisions provided for an extension of this period to 4 March 2026 and afraid not only refugees from Ukraine subject to temporary protection, but besides the extension of the validity of residence permits for commercial migrants who arrived in Poland before 24 February 2022. The veto of the Act introduces crucial uncertainty among both Ukrainian citizens residing in Poland and employers who employment them. This decision is besides contrary to the actions of the European Union, which has already decided to extend temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens. They request a unchangeable and predictable legal framework, and the absence of an extension of the legal residence rules creates a hazard of losing their right to work. This will hit not only migrants themselves, but besides Polish employers and the economy," says Nadia Winiarska, expert of the Leviathan Confederation.
Ukrainian citizens have a advanced level of active labour – up to 80% of them are active, which is 1 of the highest indicators among war refugees in OECD countries. present they account for over 65% of all legally employed foreigners in Poland. deficiency of legal solutions to guarantee the continuity of residence and work for citizens Ukraine can have very serious consequences for many industries that have been suffering from a shortage of workers for years, especially in the face of a hard demographic situation.
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