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Flash Alert - Labor
Flash Alert - Labor
All Flash Alerts on the topic of labor.
2019
MARCH
03/20/2019: United States – Notice Obligations for H-1B Employers Regarding Labor Condition Applications
03/14/2019: Spain – Measures Enacted Assuring Rights, Status in Case of No-Deal Brexit
03/13/2019: United States – Proposed Rule Ending Work Authorization for H-4 Visa Holders
FEBRUARY
02/15/2019: Singapore - Revised Basis for Computing Taxable Car Benefits, Effective from 2020
JANUARY
01/07/2019: Netherlands – Changes to Income Requirement for Foreign Workers, Lower Legal Fees
2018
DECEMBER
12/20/2018: United Kingdom – Government Releases White Paper on Post-Brexit Immigration
12/14/2018: India – Immigration Changes in 2018: Taking Stock and Looking Forward
12/14/2018: United Kingdom – Statement of Changes for Tiers, 2, 4, and 5, and Seasonal Workers
12/11/2018: United States – New Form ETA-9035, Labor Condition Application, in Effect
12/11/2018: United States – Administration Proposes Changes to Selection System for H-1B Visas
12/07/2018: United Kingdom – Reduced Rights for EU Citizens if ‘No Deal’ Brexit
12/05/2018: Romania – Easier Requirements for Third-Country Nationals When Locally Employed in Romania
SEPTEMBER
09/27/2018: Thailand – Revisions to Decree “Managing the Work of Aliens”
09/18/2018: United Kingdom – Migration Advisory Committee Releases Final Report on Immigration
09/11/2018: Finland – New Residence Permit Categories Introduced; Changes in Current Permit Processes
09/11/2018: People’s Republic of China – Changes for Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau Residents
AUGUST
08/24/2018: Romania – Revised Legislation to Reinforce Rights of Posted Workers
JUNE
06/26/2018: European Union – Steps Closer to Making Paid Paternity Leave Legal
06/15/2018: United Kingdom – Changes to Immigration Rules in Multiple Areas
06/12/2018: Germany – Increased Scrutiny from Authorities for Granting of Labor Market Access
06/06/2018: Kenya – New Procedures for Verification and Registration of Foreign Nationals
06/01/2018: Canada – Measures for Cross-Border Travelers in Bill C-21
MAY
05/30/2018: Italy – New Policy on 2018 Permit to Stay for Family Reasons
APRIL
04/17/2018: United States – USCIS Completes H-1B Cap Lottery Processing
04/16/2018: Belgium – New Position on the Applicable Social Security Regime
04/06/2018: United Kingdom – Work Restrictions for Croatian Nationals to Expire in June
04/05/2018: Singapore – More Employers Must Advertise on Jobs Bank, Higher S Pass Qualifying Salary
04/05/2018: United States – USCIS Suspends Premium Processing for H-1B Cap-Subject Filings
04/04/2018: Australia – New Global Talent Scheme Pilot Announced
MARCH
03/23/2018: Australia – Temporary Skill Shortage Visa Program in Effect
03/13/2018: United Kingdom – New Applications Forms for Applicants from Outside U.K.
03/06/2018: United States – Policy Change for H1-B Petitions Involving Third-Party Placement
FEBRUARY
02/28/2018: France – Stricter Provisions to Combat Fraud Tied to Foreign Workers in France
02/27/2018: Canada – Update on U.S. and Canadian Immigration, Invitation to Seminar/Webinar
02/22/2018: United Kingdom – Immigration Health Surcharge to Double
02/16/2018: Thailand – “Smart Visa” Debuts, Opportunities for Executives, Investors, Entrepreneurs
JANUARY
01/23/2018: United States – Government Shuts Down, Then Reopens: Impact on Immigration
01/19/2018: Italy - Aims to Attract Investors with New Permit Process
01/18/2018: United States – Update on Extensions for H-1B Holders, Working Spouses
01/11/2018: Thailand – “Smart Visa” Designed to Attract Highly-Skilled Professionals
2017
DECEMBER
12/22/2017: Norway – Fate of Foreign Employee/Contractor Reporting to Be Determined
12/13/2017: United Kingdom – Update on Agreement between U.K. and EU in Brexit Deal
12/12/2017: Belgium – New Requirements Regarding Postings to Belgium and Notifications in LIMOSA
NOVEMBER
11/21/2017: Singapore - Qualifying Salary Criteria for Dependant Privileges Raised from 1 January 2018
11/06/2017: European Union – EU Council Proposes Changes to Posting of Workers Directive
11/03/2017: France – New Obligations for Employers Sending Employees on Temporary Assignments
OCTOBER
10/06/2017: Canada – New Obligations, Processes with Labour Market Impact Assessment
SEPTEMBER
09/28/2017: United States – New Implementation Guidance from SEC on CEO Pay Ratio Disclosure
09/25/2017: Finland – When Posting Workers, Notify Occupational Safety and Health Authority
09/22/2017: United States – New Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 Form Now Effective
09/19/2017: United States – “In Person” Interviews Expanded for Employment-Based AOS Applicants
09/13/2017: United States – Impact on Employers of Government’s Ending of DACA
09/12/2017: Sweden – Proposal Foresees “Economic Employer” Redefined, Other Changes
AUGUST
08/24/2017: Australia – Immigration Policy Updates on Employer-Sponsored Visa Reforms
08/22/2017: Brazil – New Labor Reform Law Published, Soon in Effect
JULY
07/24/2017: Thailand – New Decree Tightens Rules on Hiring, Employing Foreign Nationals
JUNE
06/28/2017: United Kingdom – Government Publishes Opening Position on Future Status of EU Migrants
APRIL
04/05/2017: Italy – 2017 Quota in Force for Issuance of Work and Residence Permits
MARCH
03/07/2017: Brazil – “Early Withdrawal” Possibilities for Inactive FGTS Accounts
FEBRUARY
02/22/2017: Austria – New Rules on Minimum Wage, Work-Time, Record-Keeping for Assignments
02/15/2017: Italy – New Statute Governing Intra-Company Transfers
02/10/2017: Hungary – EU Posting Worker Rules Bring Employer Obligations under Hungarian Law
JANUARY
01/31/2017: United States – Travel Ban and Suspension of Visa Issuance for Seven Countries
01/24/2017: United States – Changes Introduced for Employment Authorization Documents
01/24/2017: United States – Details on Rules for Employment Authorizations in Compelling Circumstances
01/12/2017: Germany – New Salary Criteria in Effect from 1 January 2017
01/10/2017: United Kingdom – Government Says Criminal Record Certificates Needed for Select Jobs
01/10/2017: Denmark – EU Rules on Posting of Workers Implemented
01/03/2017: Italy – Update on New EU Rules Regarding Posting of Workers
2015
DECEMBER
12/22/2015: Russia – Government Acts to Curtail Turkish Nationals Working in Russia
12/15/2015: The Netherlands – New Salary Criterion for Highly-Skilled Migrants
NOVEMBER
11/20/2015: United Kingdom – Amended Sponsor Guidance Tightens Compliance, Record-Keeping
11/12/2015: Canada – Regs Aim to Foster Employer Compliance with Foreign Worker Programs
SEPTEMBER
09/30/2015: Indonesia – New Regulations Create Challenges for Foreign Workers, Directors
09/29/2015: New Zealand – New Tax Bill, Immigration Proposals
09/29/2015: Belgium – New Restrictions on Certain Labor Access to Brussels-Capital Region
09/22/2015: Australia – Work and Holiday Visa Extended to China
09/18/2015: Nigeria – New Rules on Extension of Stay and Visa Extension Fees
09/17/2015: United Kingdom – Proposed Changes to Function of Tier 2 Limit
09/16/2015: Ireland – Changes under Employment Permits (Amendment) Regulations 2015
09/14/2015: Belgium – New Exemption for Additional Contribution, Plans for Single Permit
09/10/2015: Canada – September 16 Webinar on Fines, Penalties in New Immigration Regs
09/09/2015: Canada – Two Provincial Nominee Programs on Pause for Rest of 2015
09/09/2015: Malta – Changes to Remittance Basis, Highly Qualified Persons Rules
AUGUST
08/24/2015: Germany – Global Labor Law Benchmarking Survey: Last Chance to Participate
08/17/2015: People’s Republic of China – Liberalizing Immigration Requirements to Attract Highly-Skilled Talent
08/07/2015: Singapore – Hiring of Foreigners Gets Scrutiny, Better Opportunities for Singaporeans
08/05/2015: Germany – Immediate Effect for Important Amendments to Immigration Law
JULY
07/29/2015: Norway – New Salary Criteria Defined for Residence (Work) Permit
07/29/2015: Norway – Fourth Service Centre for Foreign Workers Opens
07/16/2015: Germany – Global Labor Law Benchmarking Survey Now Ready
JUNE
06/16/2015: United Kingdom – Sponsorship Certificates Run Out; 1st Time Since 2011
06/12/2015: Belgium – End of Transitional Measures for Croatian Workers
06/11/2015: The Netherlands – Minor Revision of the Highly Skilled Salary Criterion
MAY
05/29/2015: Nigeria – President Signs 2015 Immigration Bill
05/27/2015: Italy – New Decree Sets Quota and Permit Rules for Seasonal Workers
05/15/2015: Hong Kong – Enhancements to Immigration Policy
APRIL
04/24/2015: Australia – 457 Visa Rules Altered Based on 457 Integrity Review Recommendations
04/24/2015: France – New Decree to Foster Proper Compliance for Cross-Border Work
04/09/2015: United Kingdom – Updates on 6 April Changes to Immigration Rules
04/08/2015: Thailand – Revision to Permissible Activities Not Classified As “Work”
MARCH
03/27/2015: Belgium – Cross-Border Workers and the 24 Days Condition
03/10/2015: Belgium – New Online Procedure for Filing of Certain A1 Applications
03/06/2015: The Netherlands – Work Permits No Longer Required for Japanese Nationals
03/05/2015: United States – Certain H-4 Spouses of H-1B Holders May Seek Employment
FEBRUARY
02/26/2015: Germany – Federal Employment Agency Clarifies Payments to Meet Minimum Wage Rules
02/25/2015: United Kingdom – Immigration Developments Bring Efficiencies, Tighter Rules, Higher Fees
02/23/2015: Germany – On Track to New ‘Fast Track’ Visa Applications?
02/13/2015: Germany – Proposed Amending Law Contains Changes for Immigration, Business Travelers
02/13/2015: Germany – Risk of Inspections Related to Foreign Employees at Client Sites
02/05/2015: Belgium – Salary Thresholds Raised for Work Permit, EU Blue Card
JANUARY
01/30/2015: Italy – Starting January 1 New Quota Rules for Issuance of Work Permits
01/23/2015: Switzerland – Falling Euro Against Franc Has Assignment and Immigration Repercussions
01/21/2015: Germany – New Statutory Minimum Wage Will Impact Employment of Foreign Individuals
01/19/2015: Germany – New Salary Criteria Defined for EU Blue Cards
01/07/2015: People’s Republic of China – New Rules for Bringing Short-Term Assignees into China
2014
DECEMBER
12/23/2014: The Netherlands – 2015 Salary Criteria for Highly-Skilled Migrants Announced
12/23/2014: Denmark – New Rules for Recruitment of Foreign Specialists
12/03/2014: Sweden – New Guidance for Employers Regarding Non-EU/EEA/Swiss Nationals
OCTOBER
10/23/2014: Australia – Changes to 457 Visa and Employee Share Scheme Rules Proposed
10/13/2014: Ireland – New Joint British-Irish Visa Scheme Announced
AUGUST
08/14/2014: Thailand – Guidelines for Employees’ Trade-and Investment-Related Activities
08/08/2014: Ireland – New Law Aims to Attract Workers with Technology Skills
JULY
07/31/2014: Russia – Representative Offices Can Hire Highly-Qualified Specialists from 2015
MAY
05/06/2014: Ireland – New Employment Permits Rules Meant To Attract Technology Skills
APRIL
04/30/2014: India – Data Sharing, New Certificate of Coverage Application for International Workers
04/29/2014: Australia – Immigration Developments on Credit Card Surcharge and Integrity PIC
MARCH
03/27/2014: United Kingdom – Amended Legislation to Prevent Tax Avoidance Using Dual Contracts
03/18/2014: Russia – New Type of Work Permit Introduced for Individuals from WTO Countries
03/14/2014: Austria – Shift from Legal Employer to Economic Employer Approach
FEBRUARY
02/18/2014: United States – Deadline Coming Up for H-1B Visa Petitions
02/05/2014: Italy – 2014 Quota System in Force for Issuance of Work Permits
JANUARY
01/29/2014: Sweden – Tax Agency Challenging Foreign Companies’ Work for Possible PE
01/21/2014: United Kingdom – Details Published on Preventing Use of Dual Contract Arrangements
01/10/2014: Australia – More Details Released on Labour Market Testing for Subclass 457 Visas
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