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Exempt vs Non-Exempt Employees: How to Classify Your Employees
Employers must be clear on their exempt and non-exempt employees as this greatly changes the benefits, compensation and regulations around their working hours. Failure to comply can result in hefty penalties, and similar consequences from the Fair Labour Standards Authority (FLSA).
The EU Directive for Gender Pay Gap Transparency: What Your Business Must Know
The EU’s Pay Transparency Directive will affect thousands of workers across the EU, enabling companies to reduce the gender pay gap and close it. Read more.
Posted Workers Directive: A1 Requirements Employers Need to Know
Employers looking to post their workers out to an EU Member State may need to request an A1 form to do so. Find out everything you need to know here.
Gender Pay Gap Disclosure Law Introduced in Japan
Japan has introduced a gender pay gap disclosure law so larger corporations can report more accurately on gender balance in their workplace. Likewise, smaller organizations are also being asked to produce action plans for workplace equality. Find out everything you need to know here.
The EU Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Directive (2019/1152): What Do You Need to Know?
The European Union Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Directive updates the employment rights of over 182 million workers in the EU. Find out what it means for you.
What are the Risks of Global Employee Benefits Management?
From complex local legislation to remaining competitive in a global marketplace, benefit schemes have many risks attached to them. Read more.
Strategizing a Global Return to Work
Return to work strategies offer practical solutions which help organizations anywhere in the world recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Free Menstrual Products in the Workplace: Here’s What Canadian Employers Need to Know
Employers in federally regulated organisations could be required to supply menstrual products as part of OHS Regulations. Find out what this could mean for you.
A Guide to Pay Transparency
A growing number of US cities and states are introducing pay transparency laws to bring equality in the workplace and close the gender pay gap. Read our guide to pay transparency here.
The Steps to Successful Global Workforce Planning
Successful workforce planning ensures businesses recruit and retain the right people with the right skills to meet their global expansion objectives.
Guide to PPK (Employee Capital Plans) in Poland
PPK in Poland is a pension saving scheme that allows employees to save towards their retirement through a government backed pension. Learn how it affects employers today.
A Guide to Hiring Global Independent Contractors
A global independent contractor offers a cost-effective solution to businesses expanding abroad and into new markets. Find out more with this in-depth guide.
Best Practices for Managing Global Teams
Time zone differences and cultural diversities are just some of the challenges involved with managing global teams. For tips on best practices, read our guide.
Payroll Rules in the UAE, Dubai and Abu Dhabi
The economy of the UAE, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi is fuelled by many factors with oil and gas, financial services, real estate, international trade, aviation, and tourism among its chief industries. There is one key element which unites businesses from all these sectors – the requirement to pay staff in line with UAE payroll regulations. […]
Paid Family & Medical Leave in Oregon and Colorado: What Do You Need to Know?
US businesses have had to introduce more flexibility in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. With remote working, sickness and isolation thrown into the mix, it has since created a greater need for employment security, especially for employees. Since March 2020, legislators in the United States have introduced further regulations for companies regarding paid leave. As […]
EU Employment Law Changes in 2023
Both Europe and the EU are facing many employment law changes throughout 2023. Discover exactly what changes are expected and how this will impact US businesses operating, or planning to operate, overseas.
The Importance of Maintaining Confidentiality in International Payroll
Payroll confidentiality is vital for every business, but it’s much more than employees discussing their wages. Find out how cybercrime affects payroll. Read on.
Working Remotely Abroad for a US Company: Employer Requirements
Companies in the US, and indeed around the world, are experiencing more requests for remote working opportunities. But how do employers keep ahead of the curve and ensure staff happiness?
Paycheck Protection Program Fraud Cases
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was a Senate relief fund to help small businesses with forgivable loans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since 2020, there have been steadily increasing numbers of cases of loan fraud being heard in trials. Read on to discover exactly what the Paycheck Protection Program involved, and the companies being convicted of […]
Twitter: A Look at Global Layoffs
Since Elon Musk took over Twitter in October 2022, there’s been a steady stream of company changes. Discover how these global layoffs occurred.