Migrant workers

UAE allows private companies to change employee contracts: How will this impact foreign workers?

With coronavirus scare and lockdown threatening employee job security across industries and particularly those of foreign workers abroad, an announcement by UAE's Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation allowing private companies to change their contracts with employees could indicate layoffs and pay cuts for the migrant workforce. Let's gauge the impact of this move on foreign workers. Mar 30, 2020
scam alert

Coronavirus phishing scams on the rise; guide to stay safe

Cybercriminals have been capitalising on the coronavirus fears of masses and cashing on the times of nationwide lockdown by sending across phishing emails to users to hack into their personal information and financial data. How do you stay aware and alert? Mar 30, 2020
Visa granted to spouses of H-IB Visa holders

All 65,000 H-1B work visas for 2021 taken, confirms US

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said it has reached the congressionally-mandated 65,000 H-1B cap for the fiscal year 2021 as it received enough requests from corporations and businesses. Mar 30, 2020
Ola Cabs supports drivers during Covid-19

Indian startups pull out all stops to make a difference amid Coronavirus crisis

As the coronavirus spreads across global frontiers, startups are forced to deal with nationwide lockdown, working capital issues and liquidity crunch challenging their continuity plans and short-term growth goals. Despite these, Indian startups leave no stone unturned to extend their funding support and collaborative efforts to root out coronavirus pandemic from the system. Here's a sneak peek on few startup contributions: Mar 28, 2020