The right to work in other Member States is a fundamental right in EU law and the concept of "work" is one that is defined by EU law, not by national law. It is Article 45 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union from which the free movement rights of workers derives.
This guide is intended to help workers from EU states in the UK, advise of their rights in employment and residence status and how these may change as Brexit becomes reality.
