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FAQ - Work-related rights
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What exactly does "equal treatment" mean?
If you are working in another country, you and your family must be treated exactly the same as your colleagues who are nationals of that country. This applies especially to:
- your right to look for work and receive help from national employment offices
- tax advantages
- training opportunities
- benefits and subsidies in the area of transports, culture, sports, etc.
Equal treatment prohibits not only open discrimination, but also any rules that indirectly place you at a disadvantage by, for instance, limiting your freedom of movement.
For example, a rule requiring you to live in the country for a long time before you can access a particular public service there would be illegal.
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If my family joins me in my new country, will they be entitled to work there too?
YES — Whatever their nationality (even non-EU), your family members:
- can work on an employed or self-employed basis without needing a work permit.
- are entitled to the same treatment as nationals of the country.
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What can I do if I feel my employer or the authorities are discriminating against me?
If you think that a rule or decision affecting you is against EU rules allowing you to work abroad, you must first take your case to the authorities in the country where you work.
Depending on the exact problem, you might also be able to get help from the EU assistance services.
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If my brother is eventually allowed to stay with me in Slovakia, will he also be able to work there, even though he's not an EU citizen?
YES — If he's recognised as having the right to stay with you in Slovakia, he'll enjoy the same rights as you.