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Japan Foreign Workers 2026: Support Falls Below 60%—What Does It Mean for Migrant Workers? 

In a poll of Japan taken last year, 58.2% of people opposed extending the foreign worker program, compared with 71.8% two years ago—a drop for the first time in recent years. The trend is also…

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ALL 50,000 Minimum Wage and 22-Day Annual Leave: What Employers Need to Know About Albanian Labor Rules

Employers should keep an eye on the employment-related changes made in Albania for the upcoming year, specifically for the term of 2026. The new structure significantly raises national gross minimum wage to ALL 50,000 per…

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TikTok Layoffs 2026: 250 U.S. Employees to Lose Their Jobs – Can They Receive 60 Days Pay According to WARN Act?

TikTok Layoffs 2026 have impacted 250 American employees, for the company’s American joint venture will be closing its office in Nashville as of October 5, 2026. The cuts took place primarily in the content policing…

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Japan Grants 5-Year Permits for Type 2 Skilled Workers: A Direct Bridge to Permanent Residency

Japan will allow skilled foreign workers to stay for five years under the Type 2 Specified Skilled Worker visa category, to boost the attractiveness of such work within the country. The recommendation, which was made…

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OpenAI Hiring Rules Set to Change After DOJ Action—Here’s What Workers Should Watch 

After the U.S. Department of Justice settled with OpenAI after it was accused of giving preference to visa holders over qualified U.S. applicants for hiring, the rules governing its hiring are undergoing an overhaul. The…

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Nippon Paper Under Pressure After Fatal Earthquake – What Workers Should Watch Next 

Nine people are dead after a powerful earthquake tore through Nippon Paper Industries‘ Yatsushiro plant in Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28, 2026. The company president has issued a public apology, an independent investigation is underway,…

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UK Illegal Hiring Crackdown: Bosses Face Jail, Here’s What It Means for Workers 

The UK crackdown on illegal working is not just an advisory message but a full-fledged investigation and enforcement operation that actually carries consequences. Those employers that knowingly employ illegal immigrants now face up to five…

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Illegal Migration or Labour Shortages? Europe’s Policy Dilemma Explained 

Europe is facing one of the biggest policy challenges it has faced for decades. Governments across the continent are trying to curb irregular migration with tougher border controls and also cope with increasing labour shortages…

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Andy Burnham Unveils New UK Migration Approach: Tougher Borders, More Legal Work Routes 

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched a radical rethink of Britain’s approach to migration, making a firm decision to turn the tide on illegal crossings of the Channel while creating a greater number of…

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japan foreign worker rules

Japan New Foreign Worker Rules: Can You Switch Jobs, Stay Longer and Build a Better Career? Here’s What Changes in 2027 

Japan’s New Foreign Worker Rules will take effect in April 2027 and will abolish the long-abused Technical Intern Training Program in favour of a new program called “Employment for Skill Development.” The reforms introduce greater…

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