We are pleased to share with you The Global Employer – Global Immigration & Mobility Quarterly Update, a collection of key updates from Canada, Italy, Philippines, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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Mobility Minute — Entering an era of restrictionism: what employers should know about immigration trends in Germany, the UK, and the US (Video Chat)
Germany, the UK, and the US are all experiencing movement towards more restrictive immigration policies, driven by rising migrant numbers, geopolitical tensions and security concerns. In this Mobility Minute video chat, our Global Immigration and Mobility attorneys delve into this trend. We review changes following the recent election in Germany, the UK’s increased enforcement actions
Mobility Minute — Immigration Raids: What Employers Should Know (Video Chat)
Trump’s immigration Executive Orders address “enhanced vetting” of visa applicants, birthright citizenship and border security, among other things. Likely increasing ICE enforcement actions, including employer site visits and raids at workplaces, one of the EOs establishes a new “Homeland Security Task Force” enabling federal, state and local law cooperation in removing undocumented individuals.
As part
The Global Employer: Global Immigration & Mobility Quarterly Update | December 2024
We are pleased to share with you The Global Employer – Global Immigration & Mobility Quarterly Update, a collection of key updates from Australia, Italy, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, and the United States.
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The Pre-Inauguration Playbook: Steps US Employers Should Take to Ensure Immigration Compliance as We Enter a New Era of Enforcement
President-elect Trump’s announced (and rumored) Cabinet member selections confirm that immigration enforcement will be a top priority from day one. With less than two months before inauguration day, US employers should take action now to ensure they are compliant with immigration regulations, are prepared for worksite ICE (Immigration & Customs Enforcement) or DOJ (Department of Justice) raids or enforcement activity and are ready to respond to government investigations or employee complaints regarding the employment of foreign workers.
We recommend the following three steps:
1. Conduct an Internal I-9 Audit
We expect to see a significant rise in worksite inspection and I-9 audits from the incoming administration. All employers are required to verify the work authorization of all employees in the United States by completing and maintaining the Form I-9. Employers should conduct internal I-9 audits every 2-3 years to identify potential liability and make necessary corrections; conducting an internal audit with counsel is a helpful tool to protect the audit under attorney/client privilege. Immediate steps employers can take include:
- Conduct an internal I-9 audit if one has not been completed in the past 3 years.
- Review current protocols and conduct internal training to ensure a consistent and complaint work verification procedure and prevent future errors.
- Review electronic platforms to ensure they are complaint with I-9 regulations and audit ready.
HR Trend Watch: Maintaining compliance while unlocking the talent rewards of flexible work arrangements
We are clearly (and thankfully) well past the pandemic, and yet demands for flexible and remote work press on. While the overall global trend of transforming the traditional 9-to-5 work model is consistent, laws governing flexible work arrangements can vary significantly by jurisdiction.
We monitor this space closely (see our previous update here) and advise multinational companies on a multitude of issues bearing on remote, hybrid and flexible arrangements, including health & safety rules, working time regulations, tax and employment benefit issues, cybersecurity and data privacy protections, workforce productivity monitoring and more.
Key recent updates around the globe (organized by region) include:
Asia Pacific
- Australia: Right to disconnect – Working 9 to [to be determined…]?
In August 2024, a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission finalized the new “right to disconnect” model term, which will soon be inserted into all modern awards. Whilst we wait for the Fair Work Commission to issue its guidance on the new workplace right, here’s what you should know, and what we think you should do to prepare for the introduction of the right to disconnect
The Global Employer: Global Immigration & Mobility Quarterly Update | September 2024
We are pleased to share with you The Global Employer – Global Immigration & Mobility Quarterly Update, a collection of key updates from Austria, Italy, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and the United States.
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Now available – The Global Employer: Focus on Global Immigration & Mobility Handbook 2024
- An overview of key global immigration and mobility issues to consider related to immigration, employment, compensation and employee benefits, income taxes and social insurance, and global
Spring into Action: UK Employment Law Updates for Multinational Employers
- Rights to
The Global Employer: Global Immigration & Mobility Quarterly Update | December 2023
We are pleased to share with you The Global Employer – Global Immigration & Mobility Quarterly Update, a collection of key updates from Australia, China, Hong Kong, Italy, Philippines, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States and Vietnam.
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