The State of First-Graders' Knowledge of the Latvian Language Varies. How Strictly Do Kindergartens Adhere to the Requirement to Work in Latvian
The article discusses variations in first-graders' knowledge of the Latvian language and how strictly kindergartens enforce language education standards.
Purra Admits: The Controversial Proposal Would Almost Certainly Clash with the Constitution
Finland's Minister of Finance, Riikka Purra, acknowledges that her proposed work requirement for immigrants in order to receive social benefits likely conflicts with the Constitution.
Support for native Finns should also be required to work, suggests the National Coalition Youth – Criticism aimed at Pura
The National Coalition Youth in Finland proposes that all able-bodied recipients of social support should be required to work in exchange for their benefits, responding to a controversial model suggested by Finance Minister Riikka Pura that applies this requirement solely to immigrants.
The requirement to work for 35 years to qualify for pension will continue. The government rejected shortening it.
The Czech government has decided to maintain the 35-year working requirement for pension eligibility, dismissing proposals to shorten the period.
The rule that eliminated SNAP in Illinois: the requirement that must be met to avoid losing benefits
A significant change in Illinois now requires SNAP beneficiaries to comply with new work requirements to retain their benefits starting February 2026.
‘Doesn’t make sense’: Union files labour complaint over federal 4-day in-office mandate
The Public Service Alliance of Canada has filed a complaint against the federal government's new requirement for some employees to work in-office up to four days a week, arguing that it undermines the benefits of remote work.
It is official: the I-765 requirement that many migrants are unaware of in the U.S. and causes automatic delays in their EAD
USCIS advises migrants not to overlook a key language requirement when processing their Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
New requirement for foreign workers: They will have to learn the Croatian language
Foreign workers in Croatia must learn Croatian to extend their work permits, as mandated by new government legislation to align with EU regulations.
Age requirements for the merit pedagogy program removed
Copenhagen University College has announced the removal of the age requirement for the merit pedagogy program, effective from 2026, where only work experience and educational background will determine admission.
The requirement in California that alarms migrant workers: they are asked to prove their citizenship
California's public health department has mandated that workers provide proof of citizenship or work eligibility, sparking backlash from employees through their union.