Politics Trump scrambles to contain fallout after Hyundai raid South Korea wary of future investment after mass worker detainment and potential human rights violations Community Vialto expands private client offering with former EY director Targeting high-net-worth individuals, new partner Matthew Harrison to spearhead growth across EMEA Disputes Tesla hit with class action alleging bias toward H-1B holders Lawsuit comes amid growing backlash over tech industry’s hiring practices Social Security Poland’s welfare bill raises questions for migrants, refugees Lawmakers back reform tying foreign residents’ benefits to employment, but integration concerns remain Work Permits Italy’s Interior Ministry urged to speed up work permit issuance Permit delays cause “administrative inconvenience” and “constrain labour availability” Visas Nasa excludes Chinese researchers due to “national security” Homeland Security is also considering fixed terms for F and J visas to prevent “fraud and abuse” Research Launching the GML Elite New guide will recognise the global market’s leading mobility specialists Compliance South Korea reaches deal to return workers detained in historic US raid Trump administration plans to intensify raids on workplaces to root out “illegal aliens” Work Permits Greenland extends duration of work, residence permits Move aims to better marry Aliens Act rules with Landsting Act requirements 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?