Qatar’s population has more than doubled from around 600,000 in 2000 to in excess of 1,500,000 at the end of 2010. It is among one of the most prosperous countries in the world and one of the fastest growing economies in the Middle East. With the influx of people moving to Qatar it is important for workers and employers to understand the laws that apply to immigration.
Law No (4) of 2009 sets out regulations […]
A substantial amendment of the Slovak Labour Code, Act No. 311/2001 Coll., (the “Amendment”), the second in less than two years, will come into force on 1 January 2013. The Amendment, which generally strengthens the position of employees in employment relations, was adopted despite heavy criticism from employers, who warned that it might that it might cause massive layoffs on the Slovak job market.
The most important changes brought about by the Amendment include:
Stricter regulation […]
Starting Monday 10 September 2012, a “European Blue Card” can be issued to certain highly-skilled non-EEA employees. This will allow them to work and reside in Belgium.
This new “unique” residence permit exempts certain highly-skilled, non-EEA employees from the obligation to have a work permit in order to work in Belgium. However, during the first two years, this European Blue Card can only be issued after the Belgian employer first obtains a provisional work permit […]