Below is an overview of the major updates from January 2026 in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region....more
The rules on the employment of third-country nationals (which apply regionally) were recently amended in the Brussels Capital Region by an ordinance issued on February 1, 2024, and its implementing decree on May 16, 2024. The...more
To tackle illegal employment through subcontracting more effectively, the Flemish government improved chain liability, and introduced a duty of care. According to this duty of care, companies working with subcontractors in...more
Please note, while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Alert contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing...more
The Belgian federal government recently adopted a new tax regime for expatriate employees and executives temporarily employed in the country. The new system went into effect on January 1, 2022, and replaced the previous...more
New Economic Migration Policy for Foreign Self-Employed Persons in Flanders - New Legislation Enacted - The Flemish Decree of October 15, 2021, which becomes effective on January 1, 2022, provides a new economic...more
Australia - New Labor Market Testing Requirements Announced - The Australian government has announced new legislation impacting the Labor Market Testing (LMT) requirements for employer-sponsored visas. Employers seeking to...more
Seyfarth maintains 11 offices across the United States, as well as international offices in London, Shanghai, Melbourne, Sydney, and Hong Kong. Our Global Mobility Team is staffed with a group of professionals that includes...more