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Russia Migrant Worker Rights Face New Rules |

Russia’s New Migrant Rules Put Uzbek and Tajik Workers Under Pressure 

Russia is on the verge of sweeping reform of its migrant labour system that could dramatically alter the way Central Asian workers find and hold jobs. A planned four-year pilot due to start in January…

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Greenland work permits

Denmark’s New GL1/5 and GL2 Digital Visa Systems

The permit processing system is now a paperless process that is managed by a single system, replacing the two-system route taken in the past by migrant workers travelling to Greenland — and by families following…

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Ceuta Border Crisis

Ceuta Border Crisis 2026: Why Spain and Morocco Are Bracing for Another Mass Crossing on August 15 

Following social media calls for a new mass crossing on the Spanish public holiday, Spain and Morocco are both rushing to strengthen the Ceuta border for the month of August 15th. It comes after a…

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Childcare Leave

South Korea’s Short-Term Childcare Leave Mandate: What Employers in Seoul Must Update in August

South Korea’s parental and childcare leave system is undergoing major changes on August 20, 2026. These changes enable children’s carers, who are eligible to take the leave, to take the leave in one or two-week…

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Italy Work Visa

Italy Work Visa 2026: What Migrant Workers Should Know As Authorities Target Smuggling Networks 

Italy is tightening legal loopholes to combat the smuggling of illegal foreign workers. If you are not a citizen of the European Union, you will need a work visa to work in Italy in 2026.…

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Vietnam minimum wage

Vietnam’s 7.2% Minimum Wage Hike: What Foreign Employers Must Adjust in Payroll Now

Vietnam’s new regional minimum wage hike will increase an employer’s payroll obligation across the country. The statutory minimum wage is adjusted in accordance with Decree No. 293/2025/ND-CP replacing the previous minimum wage system. The seasonal…

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japan government salary hike

Japan Government Employees Salary Hike 2026: How Much More Will Workers Get in Pay, Bonuses and Relocation Allowance? 

The Japanese government has a budget increase on the horizon for civil servants in fiscal 2026. The pay raise recommended by the Japan Government Employees Salary Hike for this year includes an average monthly increase…

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h 1b extension cost

H-1B Visa Extension Cost Is Rising: What Happens If Your Employer Won’t Pay? 

For those holding an H-1B visa, the expense of holding a legal H-1B status in the United States is increasing, and the question of who pays becomes a more important one than ever. The Trump…

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ice airport rules

ICE at US Airports Right Now: Can Airline Workers Refuse to Help Agents? 

Yes — airline employees can legally refuse to help ICE agents in many situations without a valid warrant from a court. With increased immigration enforcement at US airports under the Trump administration, workers in the…

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canada migration agenda

Canada and Global Partners Push New Migration Agenda: What It Means for International Mobility

As part of the initiative, approximately $7 million has been committed to support eight international projects in Southeast Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. The investment aims to enhance migration management and increase legal mobility,…

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