On 17 September 2026, Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke delivered an address at the National Press Club outlining the Government’s proposed direction for Australia’s immigration system. A central theme of the address was the greater scrutiny of temporary visa programs, while ensuring that temporary visas continue to serve their intended purpose.   Accede al […]

Bahrain has announced important updates for private sector employers that impact social insurance contributions and wage compliance.Effective 1 January 2026, the employer contribution rate for Bahraini employees will increase by 1% as part of the 2022 social insurance reform. The combined employer and employee contribution will reach 22% of pensionable salary, while the employee contribution […]

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) in Bahrain recently introduced an electronic secondment service that allows employers to temporarily employ expatriate employees sponsored by another employer, subject to specific approvals and conditions. The secondment period may be granted for up to 90 days and aims to provide employers with greater workforce flexibility while maintaining regulatory […]

It’s well established that people with disabilities have the right to equal participation in society, and yet they still face significant challenges, particularly at work. Below, we examine the specific disability protections that exist in Germany, together with practical strategies for employers looking to better integrate people with disabilities into their workplace. We have then […]

A Portaria DTI/DIRBEN/INSS nº 156/2026 instituiu o INSS Empresa, novo canal oficial para que empresas consultem informações sobre afastamentos e benefícios previdenciários de seus empregados. O acesso será realizado por certificado digital vinculado ao CNPJ, com possibilidade de delegação a terceiros autorizados por meio de CPF e senha gov.br com nível prata ou ouro. Pelo […]

Brazil’s Congress has approved a constitutional amendment that ends the traditional schedule of six workdays followed by one day off. In addition, this labor reform gradually reduces the maximum weekly working hours from 44 to 40, without reducing workers’ pay.  The measure will be implemented in phases and represents one of the most significant labor […]

International remote work boomed during COVID-19 and is now an increasingly accepted way of working. The rise in remote work reflects a continued increase in popularity of other informal mobility types such as business travel, commuter arrangements, and virtual assignments as organizations reassess the more traditional long- and short-term assignments.1In some countries, employers are trying […]