CANADA – Jobs to be Advertised through New Job Bank
Posted on January 15, 2016
Effective January 31, 2016, employers will not be able to post new jobs using a job bank account created prior to February 24, 2015. Employers with job bank accounts created before February 24, 2015 will have to open a new… Read more »
CHINA – Government Offices to Close during Chinese New Year
Posted on January 15, 2016
The Chinese New Year will be celebrated between the dates of February 7th-13th. Government and private offices in China and a few other countries will be closed during these dates in observance of the lunar New Year celebration also known… Read more »
FRANCE – 2016 Minimum Salary Increases
Posted on January 15, 2016
The French government has announced an increase in the minimum legal monthly salary requirement (SMIC), with effect from January 1, 2016, bringing it up to 1,466.62 EUR per month (up from 1,457.52 EUR per month in 2015). The SMIC is… Read more »
UNITED KINGDOM – Increased Visa Application Fees Anticipated
Posted on January 15, 2016
On January 11, 2016, the government announced its proposed changes to the fees for visas, immigration and nationality applications for 2016-2017. According to the announcement made by the Home Office, the forthcoming legislation will aim to steadily raise visa fees… Read more »