Slovakia is preparing to introduce a new, centralized digital immigration platform that will modernize how visa applications, residence permits, and related immigration services are managed. The initiative is intended to bring key procedures into a single online environment, replacing many traditional paper-based and in-person processes with streamlined, digitally driven workflows for foreign nationals, employers, and […]
The new law entered into force on 7 June 2026, the exact date of the Pay Transparency Directive’s transposition deadline. Slovakia’s government committed to transposing the Directive closely and faithfully, and the Equal Pay Act largely delivers on that commitment. But while there are no major surprises, the Act does contain some notable deviations and elements […]
South Africa published amendments to the National Minimum Wage Act in the Government Gazette on 3 February 2026. As a result, the national minimum wage will increase to R30.23 per hour for most workers beginning 1 March 2026. Accede al recurso completo Fuente: Envoy Global
«The opening of Phase II of the South Africa’s Trusted Employer Scheme (TES) is a welcome development for employers with recurring or anticipated foreign national workforce needs. Announced in 2023, with Phase I piloted in 2024, the scheme provides qualifying employers a more facilitative immigration process where they can show strong compliance, meaningful investment or […]
Short-term childcare leave is a newly introduced program that allows employees to take childcare leave in units of one or two weeks to care for their children in cases such as school closures, vacations, or a child’s illness, as prescribed by the Ministry of Employment and Labor. This program took effect on August 20, 2026. […]
Effective 15 April 2026, the Kingdom of Spain introduces two exceptional pathways to obtain residence and work authorisation for foreign nationals in an irregular situation under a new extraordinary regularisation process through arraigo. Accede al recurso completo Fuente: Santa Fe Relocation
Em 3 de setembro de 2026, o Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) concluiu o julgamento da Ação Declaratória de Constitucionalidade (ADC) nº 80, estabelecendo novos critérios para a concessão da justiça gratuita. Embora a discussão tenha se originado na Justiça do Trabalho, o STF determinou que os critérios definidos sejam aplicados, até posterior adequação legislativa, a […]
Global mobility creates significant challenges for multinational employers in ensuring employees can access and continue healthcare seamlessly across different countries. Effective support requires clear communication, navigation assistance, and continuity of care to address the complexities of varying healthcare systems and administrative processes Accede al recurso completo Fuente: Cigna Healthcare
International assignments continue to play a critical role in global workforce strategies. Whether employees are relocating for leadership development, project-based work, or long-term assignments, employers face an important challenge: helping globally mobile employees maintain financial stability while living and working abroad. Financial pressures can affect the success of an assignment, influencing employee well-being, engagement, and […]
Santa Fe strengthened the way sustainability is measured, governed and managed across the business. Improvements in data quality, reporting and oversight provided a clearer understanding of our environmental, social and governance impacts and identified where action can have the greatest impact. Accede al recurso completo Fuente: Santa Fe Relocation
