Australia is once again under the spotlight over the treatment of migrant workers, with reports of widespread underpayment of temporary visa holders. The results have intensified the spotlight on wage theft, precarious work contracts and…
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The Italian Decreto Flussi offers a path to work for foreign nationals from outside the EU with specific qualifications. But the process is largely employer led. No individual can apply for a work permit, they…
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The Indi Veitia ICE arrest case is a cautionary tale for foreign workers in the US: Being in possession of a valid work permit (EAD) and even having a pending asylum application does not mean…
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The Japan visa fee hike in 2026 has been officially confirmed by the Japanese government with a cabinet decision on August 25 and will come into effect on October 1st, 2026. The big number that…
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Serious risks of falling prey to fraudulent recruitment, contract manipulation and inadequate protection mechanisms continue to face Kenyan workers seeking jobs abroad. There has been concern, particularly in parts of the Persian Gulf, about workers…
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The situation of the Japan food service visa freeze has now become a crisis. The Japanese government banned new applications for the food service sector of the Specified Skilled Worker (i) – or SSW Type…
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When JD Vance delivered his Middletown speech on August 21, 2026, he told corporate America: “If you want to hire workers, hire Americans.” In his hometown of Ohio, the Vice President was not questioning the…
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The Reform UK social housing plan prioritises British-born workers under 35 above foreign nationals, single parents with children who are not in work and even British people born overseas. The plans would include a priority…
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Germany provides various immigration opportunities for non-EU professionals, depending on their eligibility, employment situation and even if they have submitted a job offer in Germany, for instance. Routes that are available to applicants include the…
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Decree No. 337/2025/ND-CP is promulgating Vietnam’s framework and guidelines for managing labor contracts electronically. The platform of the national electronic labor contract, which is supervised by the Ministry of Home Affairs, supports the system. The…
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