by | Oct 30, 2025 | Expansion Insights
Effective 1 September 2025, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) has issued a judicial interpretation declaring that any agreement to waive mandatory social insurance contributions is legally invalid. This clarification reinforces the principle that social insurance...
by | Oct 30, 2025 | Expansion Insights
Chief Executive John Lee’s 2025 Policy Address, delivered on 17 September, sets out a renewed approach to strengthening Hong Kong’s labour market. For employers, the most immediate update is the tightening of the Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme (ESLS). Businesses...
by | Oct 30, 2025 | Expansion Insights
From 1 January 2026, Ireland will introduce a national Auto-Enrolment Retirement Savings System, aimed at helping workers save for retirement in a simple and structured way. This long-awaited reform is designed to address the fact that over 65% of private sector...
by | Oct 30, 2025 | Expansion Insights
Greece is entering a new chapter in its employment framework, with reforms rolling out from October through December 2025 that aim to modernise work culture, improve protections, and streamline processes. These changes, introduced under the “Fair Work for All”...
by | Oct 30, 2025 | Expansion Insights
On 14 October 2025, the UK government introduced a new law requiring migrants to meet an A-Level standard of English in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. This applies to those entering through specific legal routes. Applicants must take a Secure English...
by | Oct 13, 2025 | Expansion Guides, Expansion Insights, Recruitment Insights
Saudi Arabia has introduced significant changes to its Iqama system in 2025, reshaping how foreign nationals are classified, how permits are issued and what employers must do to stay compliant. These updates are designed to bring the workforce structure in line with...
