Companies are hiring again. Temporary work is growing at the fastest rate in years
The demand for temporary work in Poland is significantly increasing, signaling a positive trend in the labor market for 2025.
Germany Tightens Asylum Rules and Eases Access to the Labor Market for Asylum Seekers
Germany has tightened its asylum regulations while also easing access to the labor market for asylum seekers.
Federal Politics: Bundestag Decides on Stricter Asylum Regulations
The Bundestag has approved stricter asylum regulations alongside easier access to the labor market for asylum seekers, aligning with a 2024 EU reform.
Czechia relies on Ukrainian muscles and Slovak brains
The article discusses the demographic shift in Czechia, highlighting the increasing numbers of foreign workers, notably from Slovakia and Ukraine, and the wage disparities between these groups.
Supreme Court intervenes in case where private ICE contractor forced detainees to clean common areas
The Supreme Court upheld a lawsuit against GEO Group, a private prison company, allowing immigration detainees in Colorado to challenge claims of forced unpaid labor in court.
Requesting the settlement of 16,000 refugees this year โ 3,000 more than initially estimated
Norway's labor and inclusion ministry has raised the target for refugee resettlement in 2026 from 13,000 to 16,000, citing increasing global instability.
The new labor benefit offered by OpenAI to its migrant workers: up to $15,000
OpenAI is implementing a new benefit that provides up to $15,000 reimbursement for legal fees and other expenses for its migrant employees facing immigration issues.
One Nation is taking the Coalition vote but Labor is in danger too
The rise of One Nation is reshaping immigration discourse in Australia, prompting Labor to adopt tougher rhetoric to avoid appearing lenient.
Dobrindt's Plan: Asylum Seekers Should Be Allowed to Work Faster
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt plans to allow asylum seekers to work after three months in reception centers to improve integration into the labor market.
Peruvians gain presence in the Spanish labor market: 'Wherever you go, there is a restaurant'
Peruvian workers are increasingly visible in Spain's labor market, particularly in the hospitality sector, with membership in the Social Security system reaching 100,000.
Lacking Qualifications: More and More Young Foreigners Work Without Training
In Hesse, the number of young workers without vocational or academic qualifications is increasing, with a significant portion being foreigners who may have had training in their home countries.
ENE-MARGIT TIIT โฉ We have learned a lot from immigrants, but we have managed to take care of work ourselves
The article discusses the long-standing immigration quota in Estonia and the varying opinions surrounding its adequacy.
Canada updates express entry for foreign professionals, adds new categories
Canada has introduced updates to its Express Entry system for 2026, aiming to attract skilled professionals and address labor shortages.
The government's wish to bring in foreign social and health care workers is causing concern in the election campaign
Denmark's government plans to invest a significant amount to recruit foreign social and health care workers due to a projected shortage in the coming decade, raising concerns about reliance on foreign labor.
Waiting about nine months to obtain a work permit
An individual has been waiting for approximately nine months to receive their work permit in Iceland.
Goodbye visas: Uscis announces that the limit for a work category has been reached
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it has reached the cap of 18,490 H-2B visas available for non-agricultural workers for fiscal year 2026.
Letters to the Editor. Encourage immigration from Ukraine to Sweden
A letter to the editor argues for Sweden to reassess its immigration policy to welcome individuals from Ukraine due to labor shortages in sectors like healthcare.
ICE Hits the Economy of South Texas: 'They Take Everyone, Whether They Have Papers or Not'
ICE actions are severely impacting the economy of South Texas as many workers are afraid to show up for work due to the threat of raids.
Live: Angus Taylor distances himself from Ley immigration policy
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor denies involvement in a proposed immigration policy that would ban people from terror-declared areas entering Australia, amidst broader discussions about the repatriation of Australian families with links to ISIS fighters in Syria.
The money is running out - the business community sees labor immigration as the solution
Swedish business leaders view labor immigration as a solution to a budgetary crisis that limits public spending options.
Criticism of controversial arrangement is increasing: 'I would describe it as exploitative job'
Several political parties in Denmark are calling for the abolition of the criticized agricultural internship scheme, with growing pressure on the Minister of Immigration and Integration.
Half of Spain's economic growth in the last three years is explained by foreign workers
A study reveals that nearly half of Spain's economic growth over the past three years can be attributed to foreign workers contributing to the labor market.
โStanding up for our workersโ: US unions raise thousands for victims of ICE crackdown
US labor unions are raising significant funds to support workers affected by intensified immigration enforcement, including a US citizen who faced an ICE attack.
โThey always gave us the heaviest workโ: how Maga billionaires relied on Mexican labor
The article examines how Uline, a major donor to MAGA Republicans, has exploited Mexican labor through a program while advocating against immigration.
Deported immigrant workers in the U.S. will be replaced by robots, not by Americans
The article discusses how the deportation of immigrant workers in the U.S. may lead to increased reliance on robotic labor on American farms, rather than the employment of American citizens.
Kimi Onoda, the mixed-race leader of Japanese anti-immigration politics in the era of Takaichi
Kimi Onoda is at the forefront of Japan's anti-immigration policies during the political era of Sanae Takaichi, as Japan grapples with demographic challenges and labor shortages.
Could we do without Ukrainians? Just pay the Czechs, readers suggest
Readers suggest that if Czechs are adequately compensated, the country could manage without Ukrainian workers.
Mitsotakis: The final proposal for the Constitutional Revision in March
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasizes the upcoming proposal for constitutional reform, addressing key issues such as education, labor market trends, immigration, and technology use.
After we became the Denmark of the South, it's time to transform into the Spain of the East
The article discusses Greece's response to Spain's recent decision to legalize a significant number of previously illegal immigrants, urging local authorities to consider similar legislative measures for demographic and labor market issues.
Employers in this part of the U.S. open doors to immigrants and ask the government to enable permanent work permits
Agricultural producers in Louisiana are publicly calling for a pathway to permanent legal status for immigrant workers, emphasizing the critical dependence on foreign labor for food production.
The new law that applies in California and impacts workers: regardless of immigration status
Starting February 2026, California employers must provide annual written notices to inform all employees of their labor and constitutional rights, regardless of their immigration status, under the new SB 294 law.
Tens of thousands of Asian migrants targeted by Greece for work
The Greek parliament is set to vote on a bill that would allow for the employment of tens of thousands of additional workers from South Asia while imposing penalties on migrants deemed to have entered the country illegally.
What if ghettos full of Nepalese, Filipinos, etc., start to emerge in Zagreb, Split, or Rijeka?
The article discusses the challenges Croatia faces in integrating immigrant workers since the removal of quotas for labor importation in 2021, highlighting ineffective policies that fail to prevent the ghettoization of foreign workers.
Why are immigrants regularized?
This article discusses the motivations behind the regularization of over half a million immigrants by the government, aimed at saturating the labor market with cheap and precarious labor to ensure high business profits.
The New Workers
The article discusses the importance of recognizing the working class, highlighting the role of about 150,000 immigrants in Catalonia gaining regularization to meet labor demands.
Samira Nawa: Kaare Dybvad paints a frightening picture of international labor
Samira Nawa critiques Danish Employment Minister Kaare Dybvad's portrayal of international labor in his new book, arguing against its conflation with immigration policy that undermines skilled foreign workers.
We can learn a lot from Syrian women
The article discusses prevalent stereotypes about Syrian women being seen as backward and their supposed lack of ability to integrate into the workforce, challenging the negative perceptions associated with Syrian immigration.
Seven Nepalese Worked without Papers in a Bjelovar Establishment, Employer Faces Heavy Fine
During an unannounced inspection in a Bjelovar hospitality establishment, seven Nepalese nationals were found working without proper documentation, leading to significant penalties for the employer.
Artists will be the exception in the UK's tightening of immigration rules
The UK government is tightening labor market access but is making exceptions for artists, highlighting the importance of culture in the country's international image.
In the end, uncontrolled immigration is no gain
The CSU demands the return of Syrian refugees after the civil war's end, while two economists aligned with the SPD warn of severe implications for the labor market, arguing that the CSU's stance is based on illusions.
Business instead of benefits. Record registration of companies by Ukrainians
The article discusses the surge in company registrations by Ukrainians in Poland since the outbreak of the war in 2022 and its benefits to the Polish economy and labor market.
โMore than 70 percent of these women have not set foot in the labor market at allโ
The article discusses the low labor participation rate of women who immigrate to Germany through family reunification, highlighting the challenges they face compared to men.