Current news of the labor market in the world

On January 1, 2026, major updates to U.S. labor laws will take effect, expanding paid leave, pay transparency requirements, and protections against discrimination, including from AI. This will make the U.S. more attractive to global talent from Asia, Africa, and Europe.

The European Union is launching a new migration and asylum reform that includes faster asylum decisions and more efficient deportations. This could reduce Europe's attractiveness as a migration destination and increase interest in work visas in the United States.

Starting January 1, 2026, labor law changes will take effect in select U.S. states that expand paid leave, worker protections, and employer requirements. This will increase the attractiveness of the U.S. for international professionals and create new opportunities for recruitment agencies.

Major changes to labor laws in the United States will take effect on January 1, 2026, strengthening worker protections and employer requirements. The new rules will impact hiring practices, compliance, and the attractiveness of the United States for international professionals.

Changes to EU labour law will come into force in 2026, simplifying the obligations of large employers, expanding flexible working arrangements and student employment rules. For recruitment agencies, this means new opportunities in Europe, but also maintaining demand for alternative relocation routes, in particular to the US.

Beginning in 2026, a series of changes to state labor laws will take effect in the United States, strengthening employee rights, transparency requirements, and employer accountability. This increases the importance of compliance for businesses and impacts international recruiting and relocation strategies.