The IRS has released Fact Sheet 2026-02, providing updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the implementation of Executive Order 14247, Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account. The Executive Order directs the transition to fully electronic federal payments both to and from the IRS, aiming to reduce fraud, increase efficiency, lower costs, and enhance […]
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in a “fact sheet” available on its website, has made a significant change to the way it conducts I-9 audits. Specifically, ICE has broadened what it considers to be a “substantive” violation on an I-9. This change is likely to increase the financial penalties employers face during an audit, impacting […]
Vietnam has officially joined the Apostille Convention, which will be a significant shift in how foreign public documents are recognized in the country. Once the Convention enters into force, documents issued in participating member states will no longer require multi-step consular legalization. Instead, a single Apostille certificate issued in the document’s country of origin will […]
On 10 November 2025, the Vietnamese government issued Decree No. 293/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 293”) regulating the regional minimum wage (RMW) for employees working under employment contracts. Decree 293 took effect on 1 January 2026, replacing Decree No. 74/2024/ND-CP (“Decree 74”) dated 30 June 2024.In accordance with Decree 293, the monthly and hourly RMW have been increased […]
On 24 December 2025, the Government issued Decree No. 337/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 337”), providing a legal framework for the execution and management of electronic labor contracts. The Decree took effect 1 January 2026, and the Government must operationalize a new national platform no later than 1 July 2026. Accede al recurso completo Fuente: Baker McKenzie
Ecuador offers several temporary residence categories relevant for corporate relocations: the work residence visa (with a local employment contract), the professional residence category (for individuals with a recognized university degree), and the Mercosur residence category for nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia. The process is managed through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]
Employers are increasingly confronted with allegations of misconduct, regulatory breaches or inappropriate workplace behaviour that require careful assessment. Legal obligations to conduct internal investigations vary significantly between jurisdictions: some countries impose statutory duties while others rely on case law or good practice principles. Accede al recurso completo Fuente: Sagardoy IUS Laboris
You’ve found the perfect remote working setup. Your laptop, decent WiFi, and the freedom to work from anywhere.But most people don’t realise that working remotely from another country without proper authorization is not explicitly permitted in most locations, even if you work for a company back home.Here’s how the scenario typically unfolds.. Accede al recurso […]
A SBDI-1 do Tribunal Superior do Trabalho (TST) voltou a adotar uma interpretação mais rigorosa quanto ao seguro garantia judicial. Após período de maior flexibilização — especialmente em razão de atrasos no registro das apólices na SUSEP —, o Tribunal passou a exigir que toda a documentação esteja regular já no momento da interposição do […]
El pasado 1 de mayo de 2026 se publicaron en el Diario Oficial de la Federación diversas reformas a la Ley Federal del Trabajo, derivadas de la reforma constitucional en materia de jornada laboral. Dichas modificaciones establecen la reducción gradual de la jornada máxima semanal de 48 a 40 horas e incorporan los mecanismos necesarios […]
