Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has announced refinements to the Complementarity Assessment (COMPASS) framework from January 1, 2026. The changes will affect how employment pass (EP) applications are scored. They will apply to all new and renewal EP applications filed on or after this date, and will focus on two key components that many employers […]
Organizations are navigating an intense mix of external pressures: cost-of-living crises, geopolitical uncertainty, talent shortages, and increasingly complex tax and immigration compliance. Internally, demands are shifting too. Business leaders want faster, more autonomous decision-making, while employees—especially younger generations—expect greater flexibility and personalization. Accede al recurso completo Fuente: Vialto Partners
Employees are increasingly seeking flexible or agile working arrangements, such as remote work (from home and overseas), hybrid models and flexible hours, to improve work-life balance. Accede a la contenido completa Fuente: Ius Laboris Sagardoy
Applicants should ensure that they meet the new document requirements, including apostilled or legalized certificates and proof of financial stability. The updated policy on visa status conversions requires families to plan their entry into South Korea more strategically, as they will no longer have the option to change their visa status after arrival. Additionally, companies […]
The new K-Star visa is aimed at the international elite in STEM professions, with a particular focus on advanced fields such as Artificial intelligence, biotechnology and engineering. It has an annual target of 400 top tier international STEM professionals and will collaborate with leading Korean universities. Accede al recurso completo Fuente:Sterling Lexicon
South Korea’s so-called ‘Yellow Envelope Act’ has been passed, strengthening protections for union activities within an already supportive legal framework. We summarise the key provisions and takeaways for employers. Accede al recurso completo Fuente: Sagardoy Ius Laboris
The South Korean Supreme Court recently ruled that bonus payment can be conditioned on the employee remaining employed on the payment date, resolving an issue that had been left unclear in a prior decision. Accede al contenido completo Fuente: Sagardoy Ius Laboris
Spain’s SEM 2/2025 instruction, which has been in force since May 20, 2025, establishes a self-contained residence framework for family members of Spanish citizens. It clarifies the scope, ownership of the process, and coordination under the new Immigration Regulation (RD 1155/2024). This represents a significant change from a patchwork of criteria to a unified national […]
When your company has employees working abroad, it’s critical to make sure you provide accessible, quality health care and stay one step ahead of potential risks. Accede al recurso completo Fuente: Cigna
The Swiss Federal Council has approved the adoption of an updated EU regulation that strengthens the temporary reintroduction of visa requirements for third countries under the Schengen framework. The revised EU rules—approved on 17 November 17, 2025—lower the thresholds that can trigger the suspension of visa-free travel. Accede al recurso completo Fuente:Newland Chase
