As of 1 September 2023, recognised dependants of third country nationals, including EU Blue Card holders and intra-corporate transferees, can directly access employment (including self-employment) via their residence permit for the purpose of family reunification. Under the new rules: Work access will be open so that eligible family members can work for any employer or carry […]

Permits Foundation’s Director Helen Frew and Permits Foundation Coordinator Françoise van Roosmalen join Envoy Global’s weekly podcast, Immigration & Mobility Decoded, to discuss the Foundation’s work and impact. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, from inclusive mobility to talent attraction and retention. We hone in on countries where employment access for dependants is […]

On 19 July, the Luxembourg Parliament unanimously voted in favour of Bill 8227 which includes provisions to enable direct work authorisation for eligible family members of international employees. Permits Foundation welcomes this legislative change which should now bring Luxembourg in line with other EU Member States. Barriers to partner employment access had been a source […]

Permits Foundation has today submitted supporting evidence to government departments in Ireland, recommending that direct work access be extended to spouses and partners of Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Employment Permit holders. In the paper, the Foundation applauds the government for taking the decision in 2019 to allow spouses and partners of Critical Skills Employment Permit holders […]

At the 2023 Think Women event at the Institute of Directors to mark International Women’s Day, delegates discussed candidly the challenges and opportunities in creating a diverse workforce. The panel debated how to develop the careers of women, why diversity, equity and inclusion needed to be viewed through an intersectional lens and how best to encourage and […]