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Kickstart your career in the US and explore the American labor market with job listings and advice on job hunting, labor law, and entrepreneurship.

Employment Basics

Navigate your career in the US with ease by learning the employment basics and intricacies of the local work culture, etiquette, and work-life balance.

Can Foreigners Work Remotely in the US? Visas, Taxes, and Legal Rules

Unlike some countries globally like Costa Rica, Spain, and Colombia, the US does not currently offer a digital nomad or remote work visa. This means that expats, visitors, and remote employees need to check immigration rules, remote work tax implications, and practical employer and money steps before doing regular work from inside the country. For […]

Finding a Job

Find your dream job in the US with deep insights into the American job market and advice on job-hunting strategies, including interview and CV tips.

Labor Law

Understand America’s labor laws to protect your rights: salary standards, employment contracts and termination, and annual and parental leave.

Labor law in the US🇺🇲: A guide for expats

Find out all about worker rights and labor laws in the US, including work hours, wages, employment contracts, and more. The US attracts many international workers each year thanks to its large economy, relatively high standard of living, and wide range of job opportunities for skilled professionals. If you move there for work, it’s important […]

Minimum wage and average salaries in the US 🇺🇲: A guide for expats

Learn all about the minimum wage and average salary in the US, including what your labor rights are and what you can expect to earn by sector. The US is one of the world’s most advanced economies, with a generally high standard of living and many strong industries. If you’re moving to the US for […]

Self-Employment

Be your own boss! Find out how to freelance or start your own business in the US, including how to manage the administrative basics of self-employment successfully.

Freelancing in the US as an expat: Rules, taxes, and the setup

Earning freelance income in the US or elsewhere in the world? If you live in the US, are moving there, or split your time across borders, it’s important to know that freelancing may be possible for some visa types – but not others. Knowing how your own visa category operates for freelance employment is crucial […]

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