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
When it comes to competing with larger global organisations to attract and retain top global talent, a well-rounded employee wellness programme can be a powerful differentiator for small global businesses. So powerful, in fact, that 83% of employees would consider leaving a company that doesn’t focus on well-being 1. But, what exactly is a wellness […]
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 […]
In Belgium, including employee background checks in your recruiting process is a smart decision that can boost your organization’s integrity and operational safety, especially with the country’s thriving economy and skilled workforce. Accede al recurso completo Fuente: Deel