Ukrainian refugees get even faster access to the labour market

Danish companies have a strong desire to employ Ukrainian refugees, and as a result, the Government has introduced a fast-track scheme, which will take effect from 22 April 2022.
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With the fast-track scheme, the individual Ukrainian who has applied for a residence permit can start working in Denmark immediately from Friday 22 April 2022.

From this date, companies must ensure that there is a valid receipt that the Ukrainian citizen has applied for a residence permit with the Danish Authorities.

However, this fast access to the labour market does not apply if the foreigner is not covered by the special law.

Read our previous article about the new special law for Ukrainian refugees in Denmark and who is covered by the special law here.

If you have any questions about the scheme or how to make use of it, please do not hesitate to contact our employment law specialists Partner, Attorney Michael Møller Nielsen or Attorney David Bar-Shalom.  

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