Counting the cost: working conditions of migrants

Despite the contribution that they make to their host countries, migrants often face serious labour market disadvantages – in job-seeking, for instance. Overall, migrants face a greater likelihood of unemployment than nationals, certain groups being especially disadvantaged – non-EU nationals, younger people, and women. This fact sheet forms part of the Eurofound resource pack on ‘East, west, home is best? Migration in Europe’. The pack explores the issue of migration, providing insights from the perspective of Member States, cities and workers.