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Foreign Labor Certification | U.S. Department of Labor

The Department of Labor provides information on foreign labor certification programs, including Permanent Labor Certification, H-1B Specialty Workers, H-2A Temporary Labor Certification, and others, to ensure that the admission of foreign workers does not adversely affect U.S. workers. ([dol.gov](https://www.dol.gov/index.php/general/topic/hiring/foreign?utm_source=openai))

U.S. 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Impact on Workforce Mobility

Enacted in July 2026, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644) represents the most significant federal housing legislation in decades. Its 45 provisions address the nationwide housing shortfall and rising rent rates, which will have significant implications for corporate global mobility teams, destination service providers, and cost-of-living adjustments for relocated employees.

Jul 31, 2026

Ireland Auto-Enrolment Opt-Out Window Impacts Inbound Assignees

Following the opening of the first auto-enrolment opt-out window on July 1, 2026, employers managing global mobility are advised to closely monitor inbound assignees. Because the pension mandate applies to all employees subject to Irish social security, close coordination across mobility, tax, and payroll teams is required to avoid missing contributions on complex international remuneration packages.

Jul 31, 2026

Dutch Government Proposes Reforms to Work-Related Costs Scheme (WKR)

Following an evaluation of the Dutch work-related costs scheme, the government advanced proposals entering the decision-making phase in August 2026 aimed at simplifying employee benefits and reimbursements. Companies are advised to review how these potential 2027 changes will affect the structuring of staff discounts and expatriate allowances.

Jul 31, 2026

Canada Updates C20 Reciprocal Employment LMIA-Exempt Work Permits

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) tightened its guidance for the C20 Reciprocal Employment category. Foreign nationals must now be actively employed by the overseas company before the work permit application is submitted; individuals whose employer-employee relationship would only begin upon arrival in Canada no longer qualify.

Jul 29, 2026