The floods have deprived countless entities and individuals of the ability to act. In order to provide immediate and necessary assistance, the government has prepared a special act. On 4 October, it was published in the Journal of Laws. The act provides support to companies affected by the floods and their employees. What solutions does it provide?
Thanks to the quickly adopted regulations, entrepreneurs from flood-affected areas can count on additional support, including:
The act also introduces a number of facilities for employees living in flood-affected areas. The most important solutions include:
The State Fund for the Rehabilitation of Disabled People (PFRON) will also help people with disabilities rebuild their lives after the flood. The fund will allocate funds for:
Additionally, in order to facilitate the activities of entities supported by PFRON, payment deadlines are extended. This is to help maintain current jobs for people with disabilities.
The new regulations also introduce an additional care allowance. If a nursery, school or other educational facility attended by a child or a disabled person (including an adult) has been destroyed, is not operating, is undergoing renovation or reconstruction, then parents or guardians will receive additional leave from work for the period of their closure. During this period, they will receive 80% of the salary.
The Special Flood Act entered into force on 5 October 2024.
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