Foreign workers
Coverage of Foreign workers in the Nexus archive.
- South Africa: Migrant Exodus Leaves South African Employers Short-Handed
South Africa is experiencing a workforce decline due to the departure of thousands of foreign workers following xenophobic attacks, anti-migrant protests, and stricter immigration enforcement. The exodus has left employers short-handed.
- Chinese immigrants emerge as pivotal players in Canada’s property market amid foreign ban
Mainland Chinese immigrants purchased an estimated C$5.7 billion in Canadian homes in 2023, becoming a key non-local investor group amid a ban on foreign homebuyers. The ban, extended until 2027, excludes students, foreign workers, and permanent residents.
- Foreign workers feel the heat as Japan hardens nationalist stance
Japan has increased visa fees for foreign nationals applying for permanent residency and is considering introducing a language requirement. The nationalist government is tightening immigration policies despite needing foreign workers to address an ageing population and declining birth rate.
- Duma Tightens Rules for Migrant Workers and Their Children in Russia
Russia's Duma has introduced stricter rules requiring foreign workers to demonstrate sufficient income to support themselves and their family members. The policy specifically targets migrant workers and their children.
- South African cities shuttered, military on standby as anti-migrant protests gather pace
South African cities are shut down with military on standby as anti-migrant protests escalate, involving demonstrators with flags and sticks, leading to some violence and heavy police presence. Shops remain closed and foreign workers stay at home.
- More than 30 people have been rescued in Venezuela this weekend following devastating earthquakes - as 1,600 foreign workers join search for tens of thousands still missing
Over 30 people have been rescued in Venezuela following devastating earthquakes, with 1,600 foreign workers assisting in the search for tens of thousands still missing.
- Japan needs more foreign workers but many feel unwelcome
Japan faces a deepening labor shortage and increasing demand for foreign workers, yet is implementing stricter visa regulations. Many foreign workers report feeling unwelcome despite the country's need for their labor.
- Freed from Cambodia's scam compounds, trafficking victims face a new crisis
Cambodia's crackdown on scam centers has left thousands of foreign workers stranded in Phnom Penh. Victims of trafficking now face a new crisis as they roam the streets without support.
- Freed from Cambodia's scam compounds, trafficking victims face a new crisis
Cambodia's crackdown on scam centers has left thousands of foreign workers stranded in Phnom Penh. The situation has created a secondary crisis as victims of trafficking now face uncertainty.
- Revealed: Brexit voting areas have seen faster growth in foreign workers since EU referendum
A Guardian investigation found that areas which voted to leave the EU in the Brexit referendum have experienced faster growth in foreign workers since the vote, despite these areas also becoming relatively more deprived over the same period.
- Foreign workers say they were paid less than $2 an hour to build a new US Consulate in Milan
Foreign workers building a new US Consulate in Milan were paid less than $2 an hour, despite being promised fair wages, according to an investigation by Italian prosecutors into Caddell Construction. The company, which is cooperating with authorities, faces allegations of illegal wage deductions and labor exploitation involving mostly Indian and Kenyan workers.
- Foreign workers say they were paid less than $2 an hour to build a new US Consulate in Milan
Foreign workers constructing a $350 million US Consulate in Milan reported being paid less than $2 an hour, despite being promised fair wages. The underpayment highlights a discrepancy between expected labor standards and actual compensation for the project's workforce.
- Labour gives firms £5k to hire foreign workers, subsidising visas while young in UK struggle to find jobs
Labour is offering firms £5,000 to hire foreign workers and subsidizing their visas, while young people in the UK face difficulties finding jobs. The policy highlights a contrast between support for foreign labor and domestic employment challenges.
- Owners ordered to pay $100K in wages say they didn't know foreign workers were employed at their hotel
The owners of a hotel chain are appealing a court order to pay over $100,000 in wages to three foreign workers. They claim they were unaware two of the workers were employed at one of their Manitoba hotels.
- Violence against foreign-owned shops in South Africa
Foreign workers in South Africa are facing violence and protests by anti-immigrant groups. The incidents target foreign-owned shops and highlight tensions over immigration.
- What’s behind South Africa’s anti-migrant protests?
South Africa is experiencing anti-migrant protests, with thousands of foreign workers facing pressure to leave the country. The situation highlights tensions related to foreign labor and national identity.
- Cloudera had US candidates send resumes to a fake email address, DoJ charges
The US Department of Justice has accused Cloudera of creating a fake email address to discard applications from American workers as part of a parallel hiring process, violating requirements for the permanent residency program for foreign workers. The PERM filings, which mandate fair consideration for American candidates, were allegedly manipulated to prioritize foreign hires.
- Japan shipbuilding town looks to foreign workers, AI amid labor crunch
Japan's shipbuilding industry is addressing a labor shortage by hiring foreign workers and adopting AI technologies. The town is seeking solutions to sustain its traditional industry amid domestic workforce declines.