Until the end of last year, bridging pensions were only available to people who: Until January 1, 1999, they performed their work under special conditions or of a special nature. The change means that later age groups can benefit from earlier benefits. Unions have been fighting for this change for years.
– The law on bridge pensions restores justice. Persons who worked in harmful or particularly difficult conditions have a certain period of work and are for women over 55 years old and men over 60 years old, They will be able to retire – President Andrzej Duda said, signing the amendment to the act.
What should be done five years before the holiday? According to the regulation, You can retire after 15 years of service Under special circumstances (such as underground) or of a special nature (as in the case of train drivers).
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How to retire on the bridge?
In an interview with “Fact” at the social insurance institution, they explained that you can apply for a bridge pension Not earlier than 30 days before meeting the conditions for granting the benefit. Rushing will result in rejection.
According to ZUS estimates, after the bridge pensions expire, the number of people who will transfer to this benefit will be: in 2024 – 7.3 thousand, in 2029 – 4 thousand, in 2033 – 4.8 thousand.
The President signed the amendment in Augustintroduced other provisions:
- Provides protection for trade union activists in matters related to labor law,
- excludes special working conditions allowance from the minimum wage,
- Also increases the annual limit on the income deduction for membership dues paid to unions.
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