Global Alerts

Kazakhstan – Upcoming Changes to the Work Permit Regime

Posted on December 22, 2016

Effective January 1, 2017, new rules for the issuance of work permits for Kazakhstan include the removal of the current labour market test for locally-hired applicants and the introduction of a state fee, among other changes. An announced change to… Read more »

Netherlands – Increase in Minimum Wage and Government Fees

Posted on December 22, 2016

Beginning January 1, 2017, the minimum wage in the Netherlands will increase.  The government adjusts the minimum wage twice a year, on January 1 and July 1 to remain in line with the average collectively agreed wages in the Netherlands…. Read more »