Policy Document: Dependent Relatives in Immigration Matters
In the ever-evolving landscape of global mobility, a new white paper published by BAL sheds light on an often overlooked aspect: the impact of immigration regulations on families of expatriate employees and the importance of their well-being for the success of international assignments.
The white paper, titled "Navigating Immigration Regulations: A Guide for Families of Expatriate Employees," provides detailed information on the immigration regulations that affect the families of those working overseas. It is a comprehensive resource designed to help global mobility managers understand the connection between a happy family and a successful overseas assignment.
Companies sending workers internationally often extend their support to their families as well. However, it is not always clear where a company's duty of care towards its employees extends. The white paper might offer clarification on this matter, addressing the extent of a company's responsibility for an employee's family dependents during an assignment and in a crisis.
Recommended industry practices for supporting employees' family units during international assignments include providing comprehensive pre-departure orientation and support, ensuring access to counseling and emergency assistance, facilitating integration and communication for family members abroad, and maintaining clear crisis response plans. Companies typically assume responsibility for ensuring the safety and well-being of employees' dependents during overseas assignments and crises, with duties often extending to family members to minimise disruption and provide support.
The white paper may also offer advice on how HR professionals can support employees and their families during international assignments, and it could provide insights into the challenges and solutions for families of expatriate employees. It might even offer industry best practices for supporting family units during international assignments and recommend ways to ensure the success and thriving of expatriate employees and their families during international assignments.
Interested readers can access the white paper by completing a form available online. HR professionals aim to support employees to ensure their success and thriving during international assignments, and this white paper is a valuable tool in achieving that goal.
