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Requirements applicable for foreigners who are third-country nationals, for changing employer or a job function with the same employer
It is commonly known that in order to live and work in Lithuania a foreigner who is a third-country national must first obtain the corresponding residence permit in Lithuania. In certain cases, a decision from the Employment Service confirming that the foreigner corresponds to the Lithuanian labour market needs is also required. It is often […]
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The special regulation regarding citizens of Ukraine has been abolished
On 1 September 2024, Order of the Lithuanian Minister of Internal Affairs No. 1V-145 “On the requirements, conditions, and provision of services for foreigners who left Ukraine due to the military actions of the Russian Federation in Ukraine or who are unable to return to Ukraine” (the Order), together with all amendments and additions, were […]
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Changes to the law on protecting personal data – what to expect and how to prepare?
From 1 July 2024, amendments to the Law on Personal Data Protection of the Republic of Lithuania (the Law) came into force. These amendments not only give the employer the right to ask a candidate or an employee to provide information on criminal records, but also introduce new rules on the public disclosure of decisions […]
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Employing foreign nationals in Lithuania: certain migration procedures simplified
On 30 June 2022 the Parliament adopted amendments to the Law on the Legal Status of Foreigners simplifying certain migration procedures. Some of the changes entered into force on 1 August 2022, while others will come into force on 1 January 2023 or 1 July 2023. Our Employment team prepared an overview of the most […]
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World Bank Group publishes Employing Workers dataset covering 191 economies
The World Bank, an international financial institution, asked for our assistance with its Employing Workers project. Employment law experts from our Estonian and Lithuanian office filled in a detailed questionnaire to describe the regulation of employment in the region – specifically as it relates to hiring, working hours and making workers redundant. Employing Workers The […]