NEWS UPDATE Enabling dual careers
in the global workplace Topics recently explored at roundtables included the importance of pre-move conversations between employers and the family unit, how to help non-married relocating couples, and the changing expectations of the new generation of international dual-career partners.
US ROUNDTABLE The US continues to be one of the top countries where employers tell the Foundation that they would welcome
further legislative change to enable partner work access. In October, Permits Foundation held an in- person roundtable in Houston, Texas, co-hosted by Fragomen and Shell. Among the various topics raised at the roundtable were the need for more efficient processes, work authorisation in more employment categories and for other family members, including for non- married partners. The Foundation continues to invite feedback that will help inform its forthcoming US Position Paper.
IRELAND IN THE SPOTLIGHT Eyes are on Ireland in the coming months as the Foundation continues to push for legislative changes that
would further improve work
access for accompanying partners. Permits Foundation has been interacting with the Departments of Justice and Enterprise, Trade and Employment in Ireland following a sustained period of advocacy in support of work authorisation for
spouses and partners of
intra-company transferees. The Foundation will continue to
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advocate for change through 2024. For those looking for more
information, Ireland is the first country that the Foundation is featuring in their new country in the spotlight feature.
LONG-AWAITED LEGISLATION IMPLEMENTED IN LUXEMBOURG From 1 September 2023, recognised dependants of
third-country
nationals – including EU Blue Card holders
and intra-corporate transferee – can directly access employment (including self-employment) via their residence permit for the purpose of family reunification. Reflecting on the legislation,
Permits Foundation Director, Helen Frew, said, “While we have been awaiting change in Luxembourg for some time, Permits Foundation is delighted that not only is Luxembourg now green on our world map of partner work authorisation, it also ticks most of our best practice categories for inclusive immigration, though we note that non-married partners are unfortunately not eligible. We know from our network of global employers, as well as from accompanying partners, that lack of direct work access for dependants of international employees had been causing frustration.”
DIVERSITY, EQUITY
& INCLUSION Permits Foundation is delighted to support Relocate’s International Women’s Day initiatives. The Foundation’s surveys show that three- quarters of accompanying partners are women. Over 85% of these accompanying partners are highly qualified workers themselves, but they often end up facing restricted work access once living in the host country. This negatively impacts health, wellbeing and integration.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For a host of resources, including ‘The International Dual Careers Survey Report 2022’, visit
permitsfoundation.com
For further details contact Kathleen Travaille, communications manager,
contact@permitsfoundation.com
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY EVENT 2024
SAVE THE DATE:
FRIDAY 8 MARCH, 10:30–14:30,
Institute of Directors, London
WATCH THE 2023 THINK WOMEN VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
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