Polish employers can claim significant wage subsidies for hiring individuals over the age of 60, provided they meet specific registration and retention criteria mandated by local labor offices.<\/p>\n
Employers hiring individuals registered with labor offices as job seekers who have reached retirement age\u201460 for women and 65 for men\u2014are eligible for partial wage reimbursement. This support is designed to facilitate the employment of seniors through official government channels.<\/p>\n
To qualify, the worker must be formally referred by the labor office. This program excludes seniors who are not currently registered as job seekers within the public employment system.<\/p>\n
The subsidy is capped at 50 percent of the minimum wage. With the 2026 minimum wage set at 4,806 PLN gross, the maximum monthly payout is 2,403 PLN. These funds are disbursed to the employer’s account after confirming the employee has received their due salary.<\/p>\n
Support is granted for up to 12 months, with reimbursement provided every second month. Over the course of a year, a company can receive a total of 14,418 PLN in funding.<\/p>\n
Employers must commit to full-time employment for the duration of the contract. After the period of subsidized pay ends, the company is required to maintain the employee’s position for at least one additional month.<\/p>\n
Failure to meet these retention requirements may force the employer to repay the subsidy, plus statutory interest. If an employee departs voluntarily, the labor office may refer a replacement to the position.<\/p>\n
This subsidy is classified as de minimis aid, which is limited to 300,000 EUR over a three-year period for a single enterprise. Furthermore, the subsidy is not available for rehiring individuals who were previously employed by the same firm before registering at the labor office, preventing firms from using the program to subsidize existing staff.<\/p>\n
Interested employers must submit a formal application to their local labor office. The resulting contract details the specific funding amount, duration, and legal obligations regarding employment continuity and potential repayment terms.<\/p>\n
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