June 26, 2023 — Warsaw, Poland June 26, 2023 – More than a half of Ukrainian respondents in Poland declared they had been asked to work below the minimum wage in Poland, reveals a new survey published by United for Ukraine in partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC). The survey is part of the social impact campaign “Know your rights.”

As the war in Ukraine has no end in sight, people who have found safety in Poland report that securing a sustainable source of income remains one of their primary concerns today. 41% of respondents from Ukraine, with the majority staying in Poland now, claim that they have experienced a situation when the employer asked them to work without a pre-signed contract. 59% feel that due to their nationality they are earning less money than their colleagues in the same position, or with the same scope of work.

Alan Moseley, IRC Country Director in Poland, says:

“86% of the IRC’s survey respondents admit they are facing challenges when trying to secure employment in Poland. This is a concerning number which shows that the international community and national actors need to ramp up their support to help people who have fled the war and are trying to rebuild their lives in Poland in becoming confident job seekers.

“Raising awareness and empowering refugees on the labor market through providing information about their legal rights and obligations is one side of the story. The other is investing in skill-building and encouraging...

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