Factsheet for measure
PL-2020-44/1344
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Updated
– measures in Poland
Sectoral shield: Support measures for sectors affected by lockdown measures
Tarcza Branżowa
Background information
In reaction to the autumn wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent, partial economic lockdown affecting selected branches of economy, the government decided to introduce supportive measures targeting those branches (restaurants, fitness and sport activities, entertainment and open-air retail). The measures, known as the "Anti-Crisis Shield 6.0", or simply "Sectoral Shield", and are set to be launched in November.
Content of measure
The measures will have three main forms:
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Deferral of social security contributions in November in case of sales dropping by at least 40% in November (year-to-year basis);
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Short-time work support in November in case of sales dropping by at least 40% in October or November (year-to-year basis);
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Subsidy of PLN 5,000 (some €1,100) in case of sales dropping by at least 40% in October or November (year-to-year basis).
As for more details, they are not known at the moment. They will become known once the official draft legislation is delivered to the parliament.
Updates
The following updates to this measure have been made after it came into effect.
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12 August 2021
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The transfers were activated in early 2021.
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Use of measure
Not yet known, as the measure has not been activated. The transfers may not begin earlier than December.
Target groups
Actors and funding
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Actors
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Funding
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National government
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National funds
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Social partners
Social partners' role in
designing the measure
and form of involvement:
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Trade unions
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Employers' organisations
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Role
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Form
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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Social partners' role in the
implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:
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Unknown
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Main level of involvement: N/A
Involvement
None.
Views and reactions
Unknown.
Sectors and occupations
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This case is sector-specific
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Economic area
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Sector (NACE level 2)
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G - Wholesale And Retail Trade; Repair Of Motor Vehicles And Motorcycles
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G47 Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
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I - Accommodation And Food Service Activities
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I56 Food and beverage service activities
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J - Information And Communication
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J59 Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities
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M - Professional, Scientific And Technical Activities
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M74 Other professional, scientific and technical activities
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N - Administrative And Support Service Activities
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N77 Rental and leasing activities
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N82 Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
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P - Education
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P85 Education
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Q - Human Health And Social Work Activities
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Q86 Human health activities
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R - Arts, Entertainment And Recreation
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R90 Creative, arts and entertainment activities
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R93 Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities
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S - Other Service Activities
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S96 Other personal service activities
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This case is not occupation-specific.
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