Country Guides

1 February 2021

Hiring employees in Australia

Employing staff within Australia without knowledge of the local labour laws and working practices can be a daunting prospect. IRIS FMP Global has prepared a quick guide to help you navigate this legislative minefield to ensure your new hires flourish within their new roles.

17 April 2023

Hiring employees in Finland

Our team of international HR, payroll, compensation & benefits experts have compiled everything you need to know when employing in Finland so that you can meet your global expansion objectives.

1 February 2021

Hiring employees in Austria

Various different statutes and regulations define employment rights and obligations in Austria, making the task of recruitment especially challenging for those without local knowledge. To support, we’ve created a comprehensive guide, helping you easily and compliantly navigate the legislative landscape.

1 February 2021

Hiring employees in Belgium

Employment relations in Belgium are strictly regulated by a variety of sources, creating a wide array of difficulties for those looking to employ there. To support your global expansion, our team of experts have created a comprehensive guide, covering all the legislative nuances you need to manage.

1 February 2021

Hiring Employees in Canada

Employers in most Canadian provinces are governed by both legislation and the common law, meaning that a wide array of responsibilities must be juggled when employing.
We’ve created this comprehensive guide to support, ensuring you can meet the requirements set out by both the Canadian Parliament and the provincial branches of government.

1 February 2021

Hiring employees in China

There are a large number of statutes that set down the minimum requirements in regards to employment which all employers in China must observe and abide by. So, to help you ensure your employment processes are compliant within China, we’ve created a comprehensive guide covering everything you need to know.

1 February 2021

Hiring employees in Denmark

In Denmark, you must manage the varying and complex employment legislation for both white-collar and blue-collar workers. Our guide will explore the difference in rules and regulation so that you can ensure your processes are compliant and correct.

1 February 2021

Hiring Employees in France

When managing employment within France you must juggle the Labour Code while also adhering to the four main employment classification. For those unfamiliar with these rules, it can seem daunting, but our guide covers everything you need to know so you can move forward with confidence.

1 February 2021

Hiring Employees in Germany

As German employment laws are increasingly influenced by European Union law, employers are required to manage a wide array of ever-evolving legislation. To help you navigate this complex legislative landscape, we’ve created a comprehensive guide.

1 February 2021

Hiring Employees in Ireland

There has been an enormous growth in the volume of legislation being introduced in Ireland, much driven by its membership in the European Union, creating a host of new challenges for employers. But our guide will breakdown the recent change, so you can ensure you’re operating compliantly.

29 January 2021

Hiring employees in Italy

The Italian Civil Code, as amended by several pieces of significant legislation, is a major legal source governing employment relations, alongside many other laws, regulations and statutes. To support, we’ve created a comprehensive guide, providing you with all the necessary details needed to ensure compliance.

29 January 2021

Hiring Employees in Mexico

Mexico is considered a newly industrialised country and an emerging power with one of the world’s largest economies. So, to support those looking to expand their presence to Mexico, we’ve covered all the fundamentals you need to know when employing.

1 February 2021

Hiring Employees in Netherlands

The main legislation governing employment relationships in the Netherlands are Dutch Civil Codes. So to support, our guide covers everything you need to know to navigate the legislative landscape.

1 February 2021

Hiring employees in Norway

Employment in Norway is mainly governed by the Working Environment Act, so to ensure compliant processes you must be up to date with all the rules and regulations.

1 February 2021

Hiring employees in Poland

Poland’s entry into the European Union has led to a considerable revision of the Labour Code and other labour law provisions since it is now bound by EU employment regulations. As a result, employers need to be up to date with all the latest changes to ensure correct and compliant processes.

1 February 2021

Hiring employees in Portugal

Collective agreements and extension rulings published by the Labour Ministry in its special ‘Employment and Labour Bulletins’ play an important role in Portuguese employment law. To ensure you’re familiar with them and that your processes are compliant, we’ve created this comprehensive guide that covers the fundamentals.

1 February 2021

Hiring employees in Singapore

In order to ensure compliant employment processes within Singapore, you must be familiar with ‘The Employment Act’, the primary legislation governing employment.

1 February 2021

Hiring employees in South Korea

South Korea is one of the G20 major economies, ranking 13th in the world by both nominal GDP and purchasing power. As a result, many businesses are looking to expand to South Korea, but before you do, it’s crucial that you’re up to date on the employment law.

29 January 2021

Hiring employees in Spain

For those looking to expand to Spain, they must be familiar with The Spanish Constitution that provides the basic legal framework for employment rights, and the Workers’ Statute that defines and regulates employment relationships.

1 February 2021

Hiring employees in Sweden

As labour relations in Sweden are highly regulated by statute, case law and collective agreements, employers need to ensure they’re correctly managing all their compliance responsibilities.

1 February 2021

Hiring employees in Switzerland

For those looking to expand to Switzerland, you must be aware of the various employment rules and regulations that come from a variety of statutory sources.

1 February 2021

Hiring employees in UK

When looking to expand to the United Kingdom, employers must be on top of the various domestic legislation and common law to ensure their processes are compliant and correct.