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When considering the employee-employer relationship, many countries have statutory benefits unheard of in the U.S.: mandatory amounts of paid time off, maximum allowed work hours per week, etc. Become familiar with what is necessary of you as an employer in a given country to avoid being out of compliance with such requirements.

Beyond At-Will: International Employment Best Practices

Did you know that the U.S. is the only nation worldwide that subscribes to the idea of “at-will” employment? Globally, the employer-employee relationship is much more strictly regulated: required employee contracts, powerful labor unions and extensive statutory benefits are just some of the hurdles U.S. companies will face when hiring overseas.

Germany: Discretionary Bonus Entitlement

Employers in Germany should be aware of recent case law dealing with bonus entitlements.

Australia: Pension Update

On March 29, a law was passed that makes changes to the Australia's mandatory occupational pension (superannuation) system to help raise the level of retirement savings. The new law gradually increases the employer's contribution rate, removes the age limit for making contributions, and introduces a new tax rebate for low-income earners.

China: Foreigners Now Subject to SAFE Registration for Equity Incentive Plans

China has instituted a new Foreign Exchange Control Rule on Overseas Equity Incentive Plans offered to China employees.

International Employment Q&A

published by HSP on 3/6/2012

Last week’s webinar Beyond At-Will: International Employment Best Practices encouraged a lot of discussion.There were several interesting questions from attendees for HSP's human resources expert Chris Davies; here are some of the highlights, and answers.

International Employment 101: What You Need to Know

Are you planning to make your first overseas hire? Perhaps you already have employees and contractors in multiple countries and are concerned about their employment status. This discussion focuses on identifying challenges, avoiding common pitfalls and optimizing employee experiences, all through the lens of real-life company examples.


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