The Kuwait Ministry of Interior (MOI) has announced a one-month automatic extension for all visit visas expiring on or after 28 February 2026. Additionally, residents currently outside Kuwait who have exceeded their permitted absence period, will receive an automatic three-month absence permit. Accede al recurso completo Fuente: EY
Durante años, muchas empresas han invertido enormes recursos en atraer talento internacional. Recruiting, employer branding, procesos de selección, visados, relocation packages o formación interna. Todo está pensado para conseguir que la persona adecuada diga que sí. Y, sin embargo, una parte importante de ese talento termina marchándose mucho antes de lo esperado, a veces en […]
From May 5, 2026, Belgium will require most work permit and authorization applications to be submitted through the “Working in Belgium” (WIB) one-stop-shop portal. Employers must ensure they are registered in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE) and have a valid mandate in place to authorize Newland Chase to submit applications on their behalf. […]
Mexico continues to attract expats in 2026. One simple reason for this is that the cost of living in Mexico delivers a high quality of life at a fraction of U.S. prices. For a single person, monthly expenses typically range from $1,200 to $2,000 USD, including rent. Couples can live comfortably on $2,500 to $4,000, […]
Mexico has enacted a major reform to its Federal Labour Law introducing a phased reduction of the working week to 40 hours, alongside changes to overtime limits and the introduction of mandatory electronic timekeeping. The reforms will be implemented gradually through to 2030 and will have significant implications for employers’ working time and compliance obligations. […]
The reduction of the work week from 48 to 40 hours is a historic change in Mexico. On 22 April 2026, the Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved the amendment to the Federal Labor Act to reduce the work week to 40 hours, to be implemented gradually between 2027 and 2030. This reform will come into […]
On 15 January 2026, Mexico took an important step to strengthen workplace equality and safety. President Claudia Sheinbaum enacted a federal decree amending multiple statutes, including the Federal Labor Law and laws on equality, health, education, and social protection. Together, these reforms align and reinforce the national legal framework on equality, non‑discrimination, and the right […]
On 3 March 2026, Mexico took a major step toward transforming the work environment. A constitutional amendment to Article 123, Section A, was enacted, stipulating a gradual reduction of the work week from 48 to 40 hours, as well as strengthening the right to at least one day off for every six days worked. The […]
Global minimum wage rates are typically easy to follow — until your workforce is scattered around the world. Differences in cost of living, economic development, and social policy vary from one country to the next. Your global payroll needs to account for every variation, and getting it wrong puts your business at risk. Accede […]
Hiring internationally means playing by local rules, including when it comes to pay. Minimum wage laws vary widely from one country to the next, and they’re rarely straightforward. Some countries have no official minimum at all. Others mandate 13 or 14 salary payments per year. And exchange rates can make cross-border comparisons even more complex. […]