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Guest worker in law Work

Guest worker in law

Ukrainians working legally abroad are protected by the state. Illegal workers have to rely on their employers' word. Experts disagree on the number of Ukrainian citizens working abroad. The…

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Ukrainian labor migrants - who are they? Work

Ukrainian labor migrants - who are they?

Sociological studies conducted by scientists from the Institute of Sociology of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the National Institute of International Security Problems under the…

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Ordinary Adventures of Italians in Russia Work

Ordinary Adventures of Italians in Russia

Before Russian migration law, everyone is equal: skilled chefs, professional athletes, and manual laborers from Tajikistan. As the weekly Itogi reports, corrupt officials took advantage of this…

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What Will Old Europe Pay for Expansion? Work

What Will Old Europe Pay for Expansion?

Attempts to impose restrictions on newcomers seeking work in the old members of the European Union could result in a significant expansion of the illegal employment market. But more and more…

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Germany has prepared a trap for the black worker Work

Germany has prepared a trap for the black worker

Starting January 1, 2004, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) has become the center of the all-German fight against people who earn illegally. A federal super-agency has begun operating in…

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Hungarian earnings with a hint of paprika Work

Hungarian earnings with a hint of paprika

Anyone who has never been to Hungary to earn money knows about this country. The usual article about it is endless raves about the uniquely aromatic Tokay, fiery hot paprika dishes, and hearty…

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How much do children cost in Germany? Work

How much do children cost in Germany?

Children are an unaffordable luxury. This point of view is shared by more and more German married couples. As Deutsche Welle notes, even those over 30-40 years old often prefer not to think about…

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The Turkish shore did not wait for me... Work

The Turkish shore did not wait for me...

Having parted without regret with a not-too-high-paying job as a tourism manager back home, driven not only by material hardships but also by a desire to see the world and show myself, on my own…

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With a broom and a "green card" Work

With a broom and a "green card"

In recent weeks, a discussion has unfolded in Germany about ways to combat illegal employment, popularly known as work on the black, writes Vremya Novostei. The government of Chancellor Schröder…

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Without the language you won't get a job, or why Ukrainians are not allowed into Portuguese restaurants Work

Without the language you won't get a job, or why Ukrainians are not allowed into Portuguese restaurants

The topic 'Our people abroad' certainly receives enough attention from both the media and the state. But what is this attention focused on? On the fact that we have not been 52 million for a long…

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How much to ask for your work

Why does a person go to work abroad? To earn money. But in what form? In the US, an employee is most often offered an hourly wage (salary). Piecework pay is used where, in addition to a fixed amount…

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Poland needs Ukrainians

On the Polish labor market, interest in Ukrainian workers is growing. According to Polskie Radio, most vacancies for those coming to work in Poland from Ukraine, as well as Moldova and Belarus…

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