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Work in Germany

The Central Placement Office of the Federal Employment Agency (ZAV) is the German body responsible for placing applicants from abroad with German firms and likewise for placing German applicants with firms abroad. It can be reached on +49 (0)228 713-0.

Public Jobs

Jobsgopublic is an UK Public and Not-for-Profit recruitment site. It allows job seekers to quickly create an account from where they can search for jobs, apply for vacancies online with a 'once-only' application form (that can be used again and again), save jobs they are interested in and store completed and incomplete applications for reviewing later.

Working in the Czech Republic

The Czech Portal of the Public Administration explains the procedures which are necessary for the foreigners to acquire a work permit, and contains information on the terms and conditions, under which foreigners may be employed in the Czech Republic.

French employment law

The aim of The French Resource Portal is to help you find the right French Lawyer, specialising in the right field, for your own particular needs and who furthermore is able to correspond in English. It provides useful links on French Employment Law, Taking on employees in France, Employment status of directors, Collective Bargaining Agreements and  Dismissing employees in France

European job mobility portal

The purpose of EURES (European Employment Services) is to provide services for the benefit of workers and employers as well as any citizen wishing to benefit from the principle of the free movement of persons.

Non-employment legal advice

The UK union NASUWT has a free telephone services to members seeking advice on any area of non-employment law. The telephone number is 0808 100 2221 for England/Wales/Northern Ireland or 0800 80 1299 for Scotland.

Law update

Employment law in Ireland has changed considerably in the past decade. If you have been out of workforce, it's important to be aware of recent changes in employment legislation and of proposed changes. Go to Oasis eGovernment resource.

Employment Tribunals Online

The Employment Tribunals are judicial bodies established to resolve disputes between employers and employees over employment rights. For information about the tribunals and guidance about how to make or respond to a claim phone the public enquiry line 0845 795 9775 or go to the website.

Employment of non-residents in Hungary

The Hungarian Government portal summarizes the steps that foreign residents must follow to work in this country located in Central Europe. Information is available in Hungarian, English and German.