UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Government Offices to Close for Holiday
Posted on September 19, 2014
In observance of the national holiday Eid al-Adha, or “Feast of the Sacrifice,” government offices will close for five days in early October. Although exact dates cannot be confirmed until the lunar moon is observed on September 24th or 25th,… Read more »
SOUTH AFRICA – Strict Parental Travel Provision Postponed Again
Posted on September 19, 2014
In attempts to diminish child trafficking, the South African Department of Home Affairs has declared new rules for adults traveling with children. This new rule will officially go into effect on June 1, 2015. This is the second time the… Read more »
MOROCCO – Ministry of Employment to Restructure, Cause Delays
Posted on September 19, 2014
Due to a sudden restructuring of the Moroccan Ministry of Employment, employers will be temporarily unable to obtain work permits for foreign workers. Additionally, employers may encounter delays in future applications following the restructuring. The Ministry of Employment has not… Read more »
ITALY – Joint Ventures to Now Qualify for ICT Work Permits
Posted on September 19, 2014
Recent changes from Italy’s Ministry of Labor dictate that they will now issue intra-company transfer (ICT) work permits for joint ventures. Previously, non-EU foreign nationals sent to Italy by a company that has entered into a joint-venture agreement with a… Read more »
CHINA – Chinese National Day to Close Government Offices
Posted on September 19, 2014
During October 1st – 7th, all Chinese government offices will be closed in observance of Chinese National Day. Additionally, Hong Kong will observe two days of holidays, October 1st – 2nd for National Day and for the Chung Yeung Festival…. Read more »