Title: Act of 16 October 1991, concerning employment and unemployment. [Excerpts].

POPLINE Document Number: 086576

Corporate Author(s):

Poland

Source citation:

LABOUR LAW DOCUMENTS, 1992;(2):107, 113, 116-8, passim.

Abstract:

This document contains several chapters of Poland's Act of October 1991 defining the role of the State in regulating employment as well as in counteracting unemployment and diminishing its effects. Chapter 1 sets out general provisions and definitions. Chapter 3 covers the employment placement and vocational guidance services to be carried out by the State as well as reimbursements to employers for hiring previously unemployed persons. Chapter 6 details allowances to be made for persons accepting employment outside of their place of residence. The seventh chapter makes provisions for the employment of Polish citizens abroad by foreign employers and the employment of foreigners in Poland. Chapter 8 establishes a compulsory Labor Fund which will collect contributions to cover unemployment benefits and allowances.

Keywords:

Poland
Laws and Statutes
Labor Force
Employment Status
Unemployment
Social Protection
Financing, Government
Labor Migration
Foreigners
Nationality
Europe, Central
Europe
Developing Countries
Human Resources
Economic Factors
Socioeconomic Status
Socioeconomic Factors
Employment
Macroeconomic Factors
Financial Activities
Migration
Population Dynamics
Demographic Factors
Population
Population Characteristics