Crisis Management The Middle East is no place for complacent mobility policies In a fluid security environment, employers should keep worker safety and contingency planning firmly in focus Income Tax British Airways wins £5.8m tax dispute over cabin crew’s hotel stays Upper Tribunal holds that Heathrow lodgings are deductible travel expense, rejecting HMRC’s taxable earnings classification Secondments EY takes secondee tax fight to India’s Supreme Court Ruling could reshape how multinationals structure employee transfers and reimburse overseas salary costs Income Tax IRS adds draft citizenship question to US tax returns Proposed question could create new compliance risks for visa holders, business travellers, and their employers Immigration Canada closes loophole allowing staffing agencies to sponsor workers Substance of working relationships to be assessed in future LMIA applications, new guidance states Politics US visa fraud crackdown adds new public reporting tool State Department portal allows anonymous reports of suspected visa fraud as agencies intensify enforcement Work Permits Singapore widens permit route for food services, childcare, and aviation New occupations offer employers another route to foreign talent but come with strict quotas and sector-specific rules Immigration Canada targets Francophone talent to address regional labour shortages New projects will help employers recruit French-speaking and bilingual workers in sectors including healthcare, education, technology, and hospitality Awards GML in-house finalists 2026 revealed Celebrating the in-housers shaping the future of global mobility law RESEARCH GML Elite The GML Elite is a list of 57 leading teams around the world that have, in the last 12 months, demonstrated significant nous in the handling of one or more elements of complex, multifaceted global mobility projects. Events Global Mobility Summit - New York Global Mobility Lawyer is delighted to announce that the inaugural Global Mobility Summit - New York will take place on 15 October 2026.The half-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. Recruitment The end of “domestic-first” hiring? Firms brace for borderless talent drive Artificial Intelligence Why mobile workers shouldn’t trust ChatGPT for travel advice Settlement Support Travel incentives, wellbeing policies crucial for relocation decisions