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Passport Fee Hike Hits Workers: Here’s How Much Job Seekers Will Now Pay for a Fresh Passport 

Your wallet just took a hit if you’re thinking about working in another country or obtaining your first passport. The Indian government has announced a 67% increase in the cost of a new 36-page ordinary…

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uk boat migration

Will Rising UK Boat Migration Affect UK Jobs? Here’s What Workers Should Know 

Rising boat migration in the UK is back in the news – and workers are asking the right questions. As hundreds cross the Channel via the newly discovered smuggling routes in one day, the conversation…

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finland fixed term contract rule

Finland Rewrites Employment Law: What the New 12-Month Fixed Contract Means for Corporate HR

Employers will have more options for recruiting workers on fixed-term contracts in Finland thanks to the new amendments to the country’s Employment Contracts Act (Työsopimuslaki). The most impactful change enables a fixed-term contract for up…

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wu chi wai uk immigration case

Wu Chi-wai’s UK Immigration Case Is a Wake-Up Call for Hong Kong Workers Moving Abroad 

When former pro-democracy lawmaker and one of the Hong Kong 47, Wu Chi-wai, arrived at Heathrow Airport to pick up his wife and son after five years apart, he was detained, had his passport taken…

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japan work culture

Japan Work Culture: PM Sanae Takaichi’s 3-Hour Sleep Routine Sparks Fresh Debate Over Employee Burnout 

Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi is a big talking point this week after admitting she sleeps just 0-3 hours a night and going over the details of her exact state of sleep publicly, as a sign…

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epf vs mutual fund

EPF vs Mutual Fund: Should You Withdraw Your PF to Invest in Mutual Funds? 

Simply put, the answer is no, as it is not recommended by the EPFO. When it comes to the discussion of EPFO vs Mutual fund, the EPFO has said that it is not an ordinary…

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canada work permit

Canada Work Permit Rejected? 5 Reasons Indian Students Lose PGWP Eligibility After Graduation 

You are not the only person to have had your Canada Work Permit application rejected after graduating. Canadian immigration authorities have been issuing hundreds of Indian international students, who paid in excess of $15,000 in…

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ireland immigration changes

What Ireland’s Massive New Immigration Change Means for Global Workers

Two of its biggest immigration updates in recent years, which could impact tens of thousands of international travellers, professionals and job seekers, have been implemented in Ireland. Applicants who had their standard visa applications for…

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andy burnham worker reforms

Will Andy Burnham Make the UK Better for Workers? 5 Employment Changes to Watch 

Andy Burnham could be the next Prime Minister of the UK, and now workers around the country are wondering what this means for their rights, contracts and paychecks. Burnham’s reputation in Downing Street is pro-worker,…

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saudi backed somali training program

Saudi-Backed Somali Training Programme Draws Questions Over Foreign Influence 

Saudi Arabia is once again bringing the Horn of Africa to the fore with its expansion of military ties with Somalia. The city of Riyadh claims the support is in an effort to bolster the…

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