The invasion of Ukraine has sent shockwaves around the world and over 3 million Ukrainians have been forced to flee their home country. For employers across the globe, and particularly in the EU, the war has legal and practical consequences, and may affect the wellbeing of many employees. On this page we provide guidance on what help is being offered to Ukrainian refugees in the EU and beyond as they face this crisis, and explore the wider consequences of the war on the world of work.


Protection for Ukrainians in the EU: a country-by-country guide
Our guide (below) details what Ukrainian nationals need to do if they were already in an EU member state before the invasion and cannot return to Ukraine and if and how, Ukrainians who arrive after 24 February 2022 can obtain temporary protection. It also explains whether Ukrainians can work (and if so, what employers need to do), including whether they can work in another EU country.
Select a country to see the rules that apply: