public policy

From tax relief to immigration reform and real estate public policies to duty of care and compliance, WERC advocates for talent mobility professionals through our public policy efforts. We engage on any issue that involves the movement of a current or potential employee by a company for employment purposes, seeking solutions that best enable companies to support a mobile workforce.

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Advocating for Talent Mobility

WERC supports the industry by monitoring a range of issue areas that impact talent mobility and engaging with the U.S. government, other government entities, and international organizations. WERC is a member of the International Organization of Employers and is actively involved with the leadership of its Business Advisory Group on Migration. WERC is active in the World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and engages with numerous coalitions to advance initiatives that support employers and their transferees. We work with our members and policymakers to provide solutions that support talent everywhere for businesses and employees.
 

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Read about key issues WERC is focused on:

environmental sustainability
moving expense tax deduction
U.S. buyer broker compensation litigation
U.S. employment-based immigration

public policy articles from mobility news

25 March 2025
ETIAS Now Scheduled for Late 2026
By Tristan North
24 March 2025
The One Take: German Elections
By Ann Truett
10 March 2025
Trump’s ‘America First’ Agenda and the Role of Stateside Visa Reissuance
By Angelo A. Paparelli, Amanda Adamczenko
11 February 2025
How Companies Are Adjusting Their Immigration Strategies Amid Policy Uncertainty
By WERC Staff
06 February 2025
The One Take: What the Laken Riley Act Means for Talent Mobility
By WERC Staff
29 January 2025
U.S. Immigration: How Talent Mobility Practitioners Can Prepare for Changes
By Michael T. Jackson
23 January 2025
Trump’s Executive Actions and Their Impact on Talent Mobility
By Michael T. Jackson
16 January 2025
TSA Issues Final Rule on 7 May REAL ID Enforcement
By Tristan North
28 December 2024
USCIS Releases New Regulations for H-1B and H-2 Visa Programs
By Michael T. Jackson

werc statements, comments, and letters

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The global public policy environment impacts talent mobility across industry sectors. WERC’s forums collaborate with policymakers, stakeholders, the WERC government affairs committee, and WERC leadership to advocate for policy solutions for challenges and trends facing talent mobility professionals.

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