It is actually possible to change the rules with sufficient notice period and to write enough details that people have a chance to understand exactly how the rules will change.
They're not doing that. This is a choice they are making.
They're not doing that. This is a choice they are making.
>This is a choice they are making.
yup
It seems eminently sensible to stop cheap labour from abroad in such a situation.
It's not a coincidence Microsoft is run by an Indian. More and more of the talent pool is coming from abroad. And particularly international companies care little where their work is done, as long as it improves the bottom line.
If you do not know the laws of tommorow you cannot game them and also makes long term planning way more exciting.