Category: Ukraine
Problems with employment of Ukrainians in Austria: why does simplified access to the labor market not change the situation?
Ukrainians living in Austria face numerous difficulties in finding employment. The simplified access to the labor market, while simplifying the situation, does not solve all the problems. Find out what obstacles affect job search and how many refugees have been successfully employed so far Despite the easier access to the labor market in Austria, many […]
Read moreNew Work Permit Policy for Ukrainians Without Temporary Protection Takes Effect in Lithuania
Lithuania’s recent policy that restricts Ukrainians from working in the country without temporary protection unless they hold a residence permit has officially come into force. This decision means that as of September 1, 2024, Ukrainians without this status must obtain a residence permit to continue working in the country, Schengen.News reports. Previously, foreign nationals registered […]
Read moreUkraine to introduce fight or work regime PM
Kiev needs to collect more taxes to fund the war against Moscow’s troops, Prime Minister Denis Shmigal has said Ukrainian citizens will have to choose between being drafted into the army or working and paying all their taxes, Prime Minister Denis Shmigal has said. The government needs to rely more on its own resources to […]
Read moreLithuania will extend temporary residence permits for refugees from Ukraine
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Lithuania has prepared a government resolution on the extension of temporary protection of refugees from Ukraine until March 4, 2026. The term of the previous one expires in March 2025. This was reported by the Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT. The Migration Department of Lithuania says that every day 30-40 […]
Read moreUkrainians Without Temporary Protection Must Obtain Residence Permits to Work in Lithuania Starting September 2024
Starting September 1, 2024, Ukrainian refugees without temporary protection must obtain a residence permit to continue working in Lithuania. The new changes do not apply to those who have temporary protection status of the European Union in Lithuania. If a foreigner cannot return to their country or is not under the temporary protection status, they […]
Read moreStaff shortage has become a problem for half of Ukrainians
53% of Ukrainians consider the lack of personnel to be a problem, according to a survey by the Razumkov Center. Other labor market problems include mobilization, the outflow of personnel abroad, and the shadowing of economic relations. According to a sociological survey by the Razumkov Center, 53% of respondents in Ukraine consider the lack of […]
Read moreUkraine: Labor force participation rate from 2011 to 2021
The labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in Ukraine saw no significant changes in 2021 in comparison to the previous year 2020 and remained at around 66.84 percent. Yet 2021 saw the lowest labor participation rate in Ukraine with 66.84 percent. The labor force participation rate is the share […]
Read moreLabor shortages drive up wages in Ukraine, central bank says
Ukrainian companies are forced to offer higher wages as they are faced with increasing labor shortages, according to a report by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) published on July 4. Over 6 million Ukrainians left or were forced out of their home country after the outbreak of Russia’s full-scale war, according to UNHCR. The […]
Read moreGermany integrates Ukrainians moderately into labor market
Germany integrates Ukrainians moderately into labor market Over one million Ukrainians are fleeing to Germany. Who can, should work – this is what politics demands. Some ignite a debate about social benefits. But it’s not fair, as shown. According to a comparative study of labor markets in EU countries, social transfer payments have little influence […]
Read morePeculiarities of employment of Ukrainians with temporary protection in 2024 in various EU countries
Ukrainians who received the status of temporary protection in the EU usually have free access to the labor market of the countries. However, each state also sets its own requirements for future employees. Find out in which EU countries the prospect of finding a job in 2024 is higher and what type of work permit […]
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