Language barrier making many Ukrainian refugees accept menial jobs

The language barrier has prevented many Ukrainians in Czecha from finding work or having to take menial jobs for which they are overqualified, according to a poll conducted by PAQ Research in late February.

The results of the survey show that the majority of refugees from Ukraine who were economically active in their country of origin have found work in Czechia. However they are mainly employed in low-skilled positions. This is due to their lack of Czech and uncertainty regarding their long-term plans.

As of 1 April, there were 325,742 refugees from Ukraine in Czechia with temporary protection, which allows access to public health insurance, education and employment. Two-thirds of adult refugees are women, and nearly 30 percent are children.