Faroese-language instruction should be strengthened, but employers should not be responsible for providing paid lessons during working hours, Magn’s commercial and marketing manager, Áki Vang Poulsen, told KVF. He said the current supply of Faroese instruction is inadequate, while gathering forei…

A recent survey conducted among foreign workers in Japan highlights their challenges and motivations, with 86% wanting to continue working in the country.

Unemployment among foreign workers in Iceland is nearly three times higher than among Icelanders, mbl.is reports, citing Inga Sæland, the minister of education and children’s affairs and former minister of social affairs and housing. Sæland said unemployment affects about 8% of foreign workers, c…

In a country with nearly 90,000 registered unemployed people, why are companies looking abroad for workers?

New rule would charge $103,265 per cap-subject petition, projecting $8.8 billion in annual revenue from 85,000 filings

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) — Former Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan has confirmed that he will be charged in the Sessions Court here tomorrow. The Tapah MP claimed that he will face charges stemming from a third-party statement linking him to the issue of hiring foreign workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022. Saravanan, who is also the MIC deputy president, claimed that the initial statement linking his name was made by an individual who just died two months ago, before the individual involved later made a Statutory Declaration (SD) to withdraw the allegations. “I stress that […]

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A Saskatchewan-based employer and company are facing eight charges for allegedly making two foreign workers pay to work for them, according to the province's immigration ministry. The numbered company and its owner, who operates the Husky Travel Centre in Swift Current, are accused of taking unfair advantage of a foreign national’s trust by charging fees or expenses related to employment. The alleged offenses occurred between September 2023 and August 2025. This case is part of broader provincial efforts to enforce stricter penalties against labor exploitation. Last week, an eatery in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, pleaded guilty to similar charges and was ordered to pay fines and reimburse the affected worker. Some of the charges against the Swift Current business fall under new provincial legislation that allows for heavier penalties compared to previous laws. The owner is expected to appear in court in Swift Current on Wednesday. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about labor practices involving foreign workers, particularly in sectors where immigration status may be leveraged for financial gain.

Canada’s labour market keeps growing. And with growth comes paperwork. On August 7, 2026, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) released updated processing times for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications. If you’re an employer trying to hire from abroad, or a foreign worker waiting on a decision, these numbers matter. A lot. At Canada […]

The Anti-Slavery Commissioner is calling for change after Carnival cruise staff alleged conditions one senator called a "floating sweatshop".

Restaurants and other service businesses in the Faroe Islands would struggle to stay open during the summer without foreign workers, according to Kringvarp Føroya. Many people have encountered foreign employees behind the counters at restaurants or petrol stations who do not speak Faroese. Althou…

Four employers are temporarily barred from H-1B sponsorship under separate federal debarment periods.

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) — The government will restructure foreign worker management in the country to ensure it’s more coordinated, efficient and aligned with industry needs, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said this was among the decisions reached at the special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Foreign Workers, which he chaired at Parliament today. According to Ahmad Zahid, the meeting reached several key decisions, including matters related to the membership and terms of reference of the Cabinet Committee on Foreign Workers. He said the meeting also agreed that the One Stop Centre […]

The salary analysis for highly skilled foreign workers in Japan highlights demand for specialized talents. Find out more about job categories and average earnings.

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Malaysia employs hundreds of thousands of foreign workers to plug structural gaps its own workforce refuses to fill. Economists warn that without systemic reform, the country risks locking itself into a permanent low-wage, low-productivity equilibrium. At first glance, Malaysia’s unemployment figures look healthy. The national rate hovers at 3.0 percent — a figure that in most economies would signal near-full employment. Yet walk into a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, a palm oil estate in Sabah, or a construction site outside Putrajaya, and the reality is starkly different. Employers are struggling to fill hundreds of thousands of positions. Foreign workers occupy […]