Migration and hiring news
What changes in hiring foreign workers: government decisions, inspections, HR procedures. Every item is checked against the primary source and explained for readers outside the country concerned.
Russia’s LDPR proposes priority for Russians in construction
The Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (ЛДПР) has proposed reducing construction’s reliance on migrant labor and giving priority to Russian citizens. This is not yet a new law, but construction employers should assess workforce risks and reserves.
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Competition for Central Asian Workers: Employer Checklist
An expert reported increased competition for workers from Central Asia. For companies, this is a signal to assess in advance their dependence on such recruitment, employee retention conditions and the quality of HR compliance controls.
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Moscow Migration Center clarifies patent appointments
The Moscow Migration Centre (Московский миграционный центр, MMC) clarified the procedure for accepting work patent applications: in the morning, applications are accepted by prior appointment, while after 12:00 applicants with appointments are served on a priority basis. For employers, this is a reference point when planning HR processes involving foreign employees.
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