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RM 20,000 Floor: Why Malaysia’s New Expat Salary Policy Is a Game Changer for 2026

RM 20,000 Floor: Why Malaysia’s New Expat Salary Policy Is a Game Changer for 2026

Malaysia has gone a step further in the year 2026 when it is proposing to increase the restrictions on foreign experts by putting a minimum wage of RM20,000 on some positions offered to the expatriates.

Why the DOL Is Changing the Rules for Freelancers in 2026

Why the DOL Is Changing the Rules for Freelancers in 2026

A significant change is the manner in which the US labor law is applied to freelancers in 2026. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is restricting regulations on who qualifies as an independent contractor and

Why Domestic Workers Are the New Frontier of US Labor Law

Why Domestic Workers Are the New Frontier of US Labor Law

A silent yet important transformation is about to occur in the American domestic worker market in the year 2026. The issue of domestic workers, such as nannies, housekeepers, caregivers, etc., has become the center of

Why Your EP Renewal Might Be Rejected in 2026 If Your Salary Hasn’t Kept Up

Why Your EP Renewal Might Be Rejected in 2026 If Your Salary Hasn’t Kept Up

To most foreign, it was a normal procedure to renew an Employment Pass (EP) in Singapore. In 2026, that is no longer the case. Having more stringent assessment standards and changing payroll requirements, a leveled

Why 2026 Is the Best Year for “Shortage” Workers to Move to Singapore

Why 2026 Is the Best Year for “Shortage” Workers to Move to Singapore

The global work patterns are changing fast in 2026 and time is of essence to all employees. Concerning individuals in high-demand or shortage occupations, jobs are becoming open in a much more limited way than

How to Get Paid Extra for Training New Staff Under the 2026 Labor Code in Russia

How to Get Paid Extra for Training New Staff Under the 2026 Labor Code in Russia

In 2026, Russia presented some changes to the labor laws of Russia, which are more inclined towards the value of fair payment of additional workload. The engagement of employees in the training or mentoring of

Why the Philippines Is Leading the ASEAN Charge for Worker Well-Being

Why the Philippines Is Leading the ASEAN Charge for Worker Well-Being

In the whole of Southeast Asia, employee welfare is now taking center stage- and the Philippines is the country that is rapidly booming into the forefront to spearhead that discussion. The nation is actively making

UK Work Visa Ban: Why Afghan Workers Are Being Blocked from the United Kingdom Starting Next Week

UK Work Visa Ban: Why Afghan Workers Are Being Blocked from the United Kingdom Starting Next Week

Abrupt change in the immigration policy is placing the Afghanistan workers under the limelight- and posing pressing concerns concerning fairness, migration control and global responsibility. Beginning next week, the United Kingdom will enforce the limitation

Unemployment Insurance 2.0: Why Vietnam is Leading the Region in Part-Time Worker Protection

Unemployment Insurance 2.0: Why Vietnam is Leading the Region in Part-Time Worker Protection

In Asia, there is a massive transformation of the labor markets. Full-time jobs are gradually being swapped or complemented with part-time, freelance, and work of a gig nature. This change is particularly evident in such

The End of “Karoshi”? Japan’s New Law That Bans Working 14 Days in a Row

The End of “Karoshi”? Japan’s New Law That Bans Working 14 Days in a Row

Japan has been a country that has traditionally been linked to one culture of hard work and in most cases, dedication came at the expense of personal comfort. This fact has been tragically represented over