Employees from Ukraine on the Polish Labour Market

Przybyłka, A. (2018). Employees from Ukraine on the Polish Labour Market. Географія та туризм, (45), 112–119. https://doi.org/10.17721/2308-135x.2019.45.112-119

Purpose of the research: show how many people from Ukraine work legally in Poland.
Methodology: Research is based on the analysis of official statistical data. Stats of work permits and arrivals were used. Also analyzed legal acts regulating this issue.
Results.According to the European Commission, the situation on the Polish labour market is “the best in the recent history of the country”. Unemployment has dropped to such a level that labour shortages can limit economic activity in the country. Lower employee resources are caused by unfavourable demographic changes and lowering the retirement age. Therefore, the number of employees from other countries has been growing for several years. Shortages in the labour market are mitigated by immigration coming to Poland. Of the foreigners, the largest number of employees is form Ukraine. According to the data from the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy in 2017, the largest number of work permits were issued to Ukrainian citizens 192,5 thousand, which accounted for 82% of the total and, at the same time, 81% higher than in 2016.
Scientific novelty: So far, no comprehensive analysis describing debated issue.
The practical significance: The research is to help illustrate trends in this issue. In addition, indicate how people from Ukraine can be employed.