Foreign Worker
/ˈfɔːrɪn ˈwɜːrkər/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual who is employed in a country other than their country of citizenship, often subject to specific immigration and labor regulations.
The company hired a foreign worker to fill a labor shortage position.
Forms
- foreign worker
- foreign workers
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Commentary
The term typically relates to legal contexts involving immigration status, work authorization, and labor rights, requiring precise definition in statutes and contracts to avoid ambiguity.
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