Politics Republicans reignite debate over foreign workers JD Vance slams tech giants for H-1B use as draft CAP Act targets university hires Disputes Mali court rejects appeal to release mining giant’s workers As expats are increasingly used as political bargaining chips, companies face pressure to rethink their duty-of-care obligations Compliance South Korean brickmaker faces work permit ban over migrant abuse Sri Lankan labourer left “humiliated” after images of bullying go viral Disputes FWO sues accounting firm for unlawful cashback scheme Nepalese national on graduate visa allegedly left with zero wages by exploitative employer Human Rights APAC “train-to-hire” initiative to connect displaced talent with employers Backed by the Australian government, new UN programme offers training and employment in sectors experiencing labour shortages Global Mobility Multinationals want mobility teams to influence business strategy But team size and the operational demands of compliance and cost management are barriers to this goal, new survey suggests Politics US bill creates “direct line” between immigration compliance and corporate governance Draft law introduces severe sanctions for executives who fail to verify the legal status of their employees Community RSM Shiodome Partners merges with Nakai Immigration Services Merged entity to offer comprehensive support to clients navigating Japan’s immigration landscape Income Tax BDO: Expat tax considerations: exploring global destinations Which jurisdictions have the most favourable tax regimes for expats, and where will employers face practical challenges? Events Global Mobility Summit Global Mobility Lawyer is delighted to announce that the inaugural Global Mobility Summit will take place on 3 December 2025.The full-day event will bring together senior in-house counsel, global mobility managers, HR experts and private practice lawyers to explore the latest trends and developments in employment, immigration, social security, and tax laws that affect the movement of workers across borders. Research Global Mobility Leaders The GML Global Mobility Leaders survey features eminent practitioners from around the world, who specialise in the legal (employment or immigration), tax, relocation, or social security aspects of moving key talent across the globe. Politics What this new geopolitical era means for global mobility strategies Artificial Intelligence Using AI to transform global mobility practices Rewards Are travel incentives the new talent magnet?