A cross-border worker  lives in one EU Member State and works in another.  They usually return home daily, but at least once per week.

Everyday thousands of people cross the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland for work.  It’s commonplace for individuals to switch between the two jurisdictions many times during their working lives.

It is important to fully understand the impact of cross-border employment e.g. having the right to equal treatment, access to healthcare and social welfare. The following section looks at these issues and many others.