The Irish Revenue Commissioners recently published their headline results for 2025 ahead of the release of the full annual report for the year. The figures give some important insights on the levels of voluntary compliance being achieved through its broad activities, as well as the impact of interventions under the Compliance Intervention Framework (CIF). […]
In response to delays in Irish Residence Permit renewals, Ireland has introduced an interim Notice to Employers. Some renewal categories are experiencing processing times exceeding 17 weeks at Dublin’s Burgh Quay office. This temporary measure, which will be in place until August 31, 2026, allows certain employees to continue living and working under their current […]
The IRS recently issued guidance (Notice 2026-28 (PDF – 126.59KB)) in the form of seven Q&As on the employer credit for paid family and medical leave (FML) under Section 45S, as amended by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Section 45S was originally added by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) […]
On August 6, 2026, the IRS released Fact Sheet FS-2026-13, substantially revising and replacing FS-2026-01, its January 2026 guidance on the new deduction for qualified overtime compensation enacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The revised guidance reflects the transition from the temporary 2025 reporting relief period to a more formal compliance regime […]
Case law developments: An employee who falls for a phishing scam causing economic damage to the employer may be lawfully dismissed; an employee may refuse to work in a harmful environment; dismissal following an employee’s refusal to waive accrued entitlements and vacation days was unlawful; and company email and the right to secrecy after termination […]
Japan will introduce new documentation and CEFR B2‑equivalent language requirements for certain Category 3 and 4 applicants beginning April 15, 2026. Accede al recurso completo Fuente: Envoy Global
Japan’s Immigration Services Agency (ISA) has announced that fees for certain residence-related procedures will be significantly revised from October 1, 2026.The revision applies to fees for permission to change status of residence, permission to extend the period of stay, and permission for permanent residence. Under the new system, fees for changes and extensions of status […]
As a result of the 2026 conflict in the Middle East, multinational companies are tackling how to manage their international employees across the region, both assignees and local hires. Understandably, many expatriates are looking to relocate from the region on a temporary or permanent basis to safer countries while this conflict persists. Employers will understandably […]
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 […]