Category: Ukraine
The Ukrainian government aims to bring at least two million people into the labor market by 2030 as a reform measure.
Deputy Minister of Economy Daria Marchak mentioned that the first phase of the reform will focus on removing at least 300,000 workers from the unregistered (‘gray’) sector and attracting an additional 300,000 workers to the labor force. This initiative is expected to generate an economic benefit of roughly ₴43B ($1B) annually. Overall, the goal is […]
Read moreNew Spanish immigration legislation from 2026: what will change for Ukrainians
Spain has updated its immigration legislation, which affects the employment and residence of foreigners. Find out what changes will affect Ukrainians, work, visas, and family reunification from 2026 In January 2026, updated migration legislation, which had been in the works since 2024, came into force in Spain. According to reports by DW, the document was […]
Read moreUkrainians in Germany will have to look for work: benefits for them are planned to be canceled
Refugees from Ukraine who arrived in Germany after April 1, 2025, will have to hurry to find a job after the cancellation of their basic social security allowance. This was stated by the Minister of Labor of Germany Barbel Bas. The Bas statement was made in connection with the consideration in the Bundestag of a […]
Read moreUkraine hits 8% inflation as economy shrinks to fit its workforce
Ukraine’s inflation fell to 8.0% in December, down from 9.3% in November and below the National Bank’s own forecast for the second consecutive month, the NBU reported on 12 January. Non-food goods recorded zero price growth year-on-year—prices stopped rising entirely. The NBU credits a stable exchange rate for keeping import costs contained. But the explanation […]
Read moreMaximum unemployment benefit in Ukraine has increased to 8,647 hryvnia per month
In 2026, the maximum unemployment benefit will be 8,647 hryvnia, and the minimum will be 3,900 hryvnia, according to Yulia Zhovtyak, director of the State Employment Center. “On January 1, the minimum wage in Ukraine increased and now stands at 8,647 hryvnia. This indicator is a key economic component of the active employment promotion programs […]
Read moreGeorgia Extends Free Healthcare for Ukrainian Refugees to 2026
Georgia’s government has extended free access to medical services for Ukrainian citizens who arrived in the country due to the ongoing hostilities, until April 1, 2026. Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze signed the order extending the provision of free medical services for Ukrainians, The Caspian Post reports, citing foreign media. Under state programs, Ukrainian refugees have […]
Read moreSignals from the labor market: what changed at the end of the year and what decisions will define 2026 — Jooble
The Ukrainian labor market at the end of the year is sending new signals: how vacancies are transforming, what is changing in employer behavior, and what to expect in 2026. At the end of the year, the labor market usually does not show sharp jumps — but it is during this period that it most […]
Read moreUnemployment Status in Ukraine: How to Apply Online and Amounts of Financial Assistance
Unemployment Status in Ukraine: How to Apply Online and Amounts of Financial Assistance In Ukraine, individuals seeking work can obtain unemployment status, which provides the opportunity to receive financial assistance. The status can be applied for both in person and online through the ‘Diia’ portal. The online application process takes about 10 minutes, and the […]
Read moreColossal imbalance: In Ukraine, the number of job seekers is growing three times faster than the number of vacancies.
According to the NBU, in November the growth in the number of submitted resumes (labor supply) was on average 27% year-over-year, while the growth in the number of vacancies (demand) was much slower – 9% year-over-year. Although the number of job seekers is increasing, Ukraine’s labor shortage has remained the top problem for surveyed enterprises […]
Read moreThe Polish labor market for Ukrainians; how much do they earn?
The National Bank of Poland (NBP) has released updated employment data concerning Ukrainian nationals and their earnings within Poland. According to the report, over 90% of Ukrainian citizens who relocated to Poland prior to the outbreak of war are presently employed. The median net salary for Ukrainians working in Poland is approximately PLN 4,500 (₴52,000/$1,228), […]
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