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Employment and pensions

Spain removes the obligation to submit sick leave reports to the company

Changes aim to improve the social protection of employees and guarantee adequate health care and economic benefits in the event...

27/04/2023

Employment and pensions

Spain removes the obligation to submit sick leave reports to the company

27/04/2023

Employment and pensions

Collective defined contribution pension schemes: the future for larger UK employers?

The first CDC scheme has been authorised and is a model that offers some of the benefits of DB without...

18/04/2023

Tax

Spring Budget 2023 | What tax measures were announced?

A budget for growth but no cuts in tax rates

16/03/2023

Workforce Solutions

Spring Budget 2023 preview | Will there be an announcement about UK regulation of umbrella companies?

Questions abound around the detail and extent of a new regulatory regime for 'umbrellas'

09/03/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Employment and immigration | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2023

Menopause and the workplace | New directive threatens the use of self-employed contractor models in Europe | Update on employment...

28/02/2023

Employment and pensions

Poland introduces rules on remote working and sobriety testing

New regulations on remote working and sobriety control in the workplace have been implemented

09/02/2023

Read time 6m

Workforce Solutions

New directive threatens the use of self-employed contractor models in Europe

Many staffing companies, AOR/EORs and platforms may need to start planning changes to their commercial models soon

03/02/2023

Workforce Solutions

Germany's immigration reforms look to boost skilled worker supply

Work is underway to simplify immigration rules for skilled workers with the draft law's main points published

01/02/2023

Employment and pensions

The High Court of Justice of Madrid declares null and void a dismissal on grounds of age

The High Court of Justice of Madrid condemns a tech company in España for infringing the fundamental right to non-discrimination...

31/01/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Employment and immigration | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2023

Growing use of employers of record: regulatory aspects to consider | Labour supply chain risk: regulatory updates to expect |...

27/01/2023

Employment and pensions

HR pensions spotlight: cost of living and pensions – how can you support your employees?

Seven steps for employers to support employees to help keep retirement plans on track

26/01/2023

Employment and pensions

What's on the horizon in 2023 for global HR?

HR is faced with a constant challenge to foresee, adapt and respond to new ways in which people want and...

23/01/2023

Employment and pensions

UK government consults on calculating holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular-hours workers

Holiday entitlement and pay remain a complicated area for irregular-hours, agency and part-year workers

18/01/2023

Corporate

2023 predictions: What's on the horizon for US businesses operating in Europe?

By staying ahead of the curve and preparing for changes, US businesses can remain competitive and successful in Europe

17/01/2023

Employment and pensions

Poland amends Labour Code on remote work

The Sejm has passed an amendment to the Labour Code introducing regulations on remote work. Below is a brief summary...

05/12/2022

Read time 3m

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Employment and pensions

Spain removes the obligation to submit sick leave reports to the company

Changes aim to improve the social protection of employees and guarantee adequate health care and economic benefits in the event...

27/04/2023

Employment and pensions

Spain removes the obligation to submit sick leave reports to the company

27/04/2023

Employment and pensions

Collective defined contribution pension schemes: the future for larger UK employers?

The first CDC scheme has been authorised and is a model that offers some of the benefits of DB without...

18/04/2023

Tax

Spring Budget 2023 | What tax measures were announced?

A budget for growth but no cuts in tax rates

16/03/2023

Workforce Solutions

Spring Budget 2023 preview | Will there be an announcement about UK regulation of umbrella companies?

Questions abound around the detail and extent of a new regulatory regime for 'umbrellas'

09/03/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Employment and immigration | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2023

Menopause and the workplace | New directive threatens the use of self-employed contractor models in Europe | Update on employment...

28/02/2023

Employment and pensions

Poland introduces rules on remote working and sobriety testing

New regulations on remote working and sobriety control in the workplace have been implemented

09/02/2023

Read time 6m

Workforce Solutions

New directive threatens the use of self-employed contractor models in Europe

Many staffing companies, AOR/EORs and platforms may need to start planning changes to their commercial models soon

03/02/2023

Workforce Solutions

Germany's immigration reforms look to boost skilled worker supply

Work is underway to simplify immigration rules for skilled workers with the draft law's main points published

01/02/2023

Employment and pensions

The High Court of Justice of Madrid declares null and void a dismissal on grounds of age

The High Court of Justice of Madrid condemns a tech company in España for infringing the fundamental right to non-discrimination...

31/01/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Employment and immigration | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2023

Growing use of employers of record: regulatory aspects to consider | Labour supply chain risk: regulatory updates to expect |...

27/01/2023

Employment and pensions

HR pensions spotlight: cost of living and pensions – how can you support your employees?

Seven steps for employers to support employees to help keep retirement plans on track

26/01/2023

Employment and pensions

What's on the horizon in 2023 for global HR?

HR is faced with a constant challenge to foresee, adapt and respond to new ways in which people want and...

23/01/2023

Employment and pensions

UK government consults on calculating holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular-hours workers

Holiday entitlement and pay remain a complicated area for irregular-hours, agency and part-year workers

18/01/2023

Corporate

2023 predictions: What's on the horizon for US businesses operating in Europe?

By staying ahead of the curve and preparing for changes, US businesses can remain competitive and successful in Europe

17/01/2023

Employment and pensions

Poland amends Labour Code on remote work

The Sejm has passed an amendment to the Labour Code introducing regulations on remote work. Below is a brief summary...

05/12/2022

Read time 3m

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