Current news of the labor market in the world

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.

The UK has restricted visas for the DR Congo and stepped up migrant return agreements with Angola and Namibia, demonstrating a tougher approach to migration. This increases the risks for migrants and stimulates interest in alternative destinations, including the United States.

Australia is seeing record migration and is tightening its selection, targeting skilled workers in construction, medicine and technology. The increased competition is pushing some candidates to consider the US as an alternative destination.

Eurostat data for the end of 2025 show stable employment in the EU, while recording an increase in migrant returns to third countries and more selective approaches to labor migration. This strengthens the role of compliance and pushes some candidates and recruiters to alternative destinations, in particular the USA.