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Sweden: Update: New Policy on Minimum Salary Requirements for Foreign Workers
Swedish authorities now allow taxable allowances and benefits received by foreign workers to be included in addition to their base pay as part of their salary for purposes of complying with minimum salary requirements in Sweden. Authorities have since clarified that daily living allowances may also be included, but only for intracompany transferees, and... »
Ireland: New Program for Foreign Workers Who Have Lost Their Status
Ireland has created a new program for foreign nationals who were once lawfully present in Ireland pursuant to an employment permit but have since fallen out of lawful status through no fault of their own. Eligible applicants may apply for a four-month temporary residence permit to allow them time to become eligible and apply... »
Sweden: New Policy on Minimum Salary Requirements for Foreign Workers
Sweden recently changed its policy on salary requirements for foreign nationals working in Sweden. Taxable allowances and benefits provided to foreign workers can now be included in addition to base pay when calculating a foreign worker’s salary for purposes of complying with minimum salary requirements in Sweden. »
Canada: Proposed Regulatory Changes for Temporary Foreign Workers Program
The government of Canada recently proposed regulatory changes to its Temporary Foreign Workers Program. If approved, the proposed regulations would impose new restrictions on employers seeking to hire temporary foreign workers. Note that these proposed regulatory changes must be adopted by Canadian authorities before they can take effect. Fragomen is monitoring these developments and... »
United Arab Emirates: New Wage-Payment System to Affect Employers of Foreign Workers
Under the United Arab Emirates’ new Wages Protection System, certain employers will be required to pay their workers through a UAE financial institution rather than directly. Employers will also have to pay wages at least once a month and meet specified payment deadlines. Employers that are not registered with the Ministry of Labour, such... »