Compensation Netherlands raises salary compliance stakes for employers Internal processes must be updated to ensure skilled migrants’ and EU Blue Card holders’ salaries are paid promptly Income Tax High earners in Brazil to be taxed on expanded income sources New dividend and high-income taxes make compensation planning crucial for expats Politics Shorter EAD validity, and visa processing pauses trigger employer uncertainty US policy shifts intensify vetting, disrupt case processing, complicate workforce planning Visas Greece expands golden visa scheme with start-up route Applicants must invest €250,000 in Greek entities, foreign entities may include up to three stakeholders Residency Harsher rules for family reunification, residency, and asylum in Ireland Critical skills roles remain largely unaffected, while non-critical face higher financial, administrative burdens Business Travel Vialto: Navigating pre-travel authorisations for dual nationals Modern borders aim to streamline security checks – but for those with multiple nationalities, they can create confusion, compliance risks, and unexpected delays Compliance BDO: Why misclassification can cost businesses dearly From tax withholding to permanent establishment concerns, proactive reviews and clear contracts help businesses stay ahead of global compliance pitfalls Work Permits Stable Swiss quotas offer predictability amid shifting labour-market pressures Unchanged permit caps simplify short- and long-term mobility planning, but are not without compliance challenges Pensions New UK pension rules raise stakes for expats and employers Short-term assignees largely unaffected, but could impact graduate recruitment 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. 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. 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