The coronavirus pandemic continues. There has always been an influx of foreigners in Poland. The expansion of the virus has significantly accelerated this process. It is worth noting that 70% of foreigners coming to our country are Ukrainian citizens. Today we take a closer look at the statistics? Will the emigration wave grow? Will it gain even more momentum? Let's check!
Foreigners Poland - most of them are Ukrainians
What is the reason for the increasing number of emigrants in Poland? In the last two quarters, the borders will certainly be opened after the last, big lockdaw. So let's take a look at the ZUS statistics. In December 2020, 725 foreigners were employed in Poland. Taking these data into account and comparing them with the corresponding month of the previous year, the increase is as much as 173%. It is also worth noting that only 11% of these people run a business. The remaining people worked under temporary work and other contracts. According to experts, this number will continue to increase.
“However, this is not the end of the increases, which have gained even faster pace since the beginning of this year. According to the latest data for March this year, there are currently as many as 766 in the social security system. foreigners. It follows that only in the first three months of this year, 40 were added to the Vistula River. legally employed foreigners. In total, year on year, there are currently 100 of them. more than in March 2020, when the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic began "- this fact is pointed out by the journalists of" Rzeczpospolita ". (source: events.interia.pl).
Not quite that rosy ... Insurance is still a problem ...
Foreigners Poland. Many Ukrainians get a job. Unfortunately, still only half are insured. Employers often do not pay attention to it and hire new employees without a full insurance package. Work is still underway to regulate these issues. Certainly, however, we will have to wait a little longer for permanent and really visible, effective results.
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