Whenever the gig economy comes up in conversation, app-based technology companies such as Uber usually get a mention as the emerging business models for ‘gig’ workers. And while these new […]
Read moreWhat would be the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on business agreements governed by Brazilian law? The Brazilian Civil Code contains some provisions that could be in theory invoked in the current context. But for such purpose we must ask: Would the pandemic be an “act of God” or “force majeure” event? Would it be […]
The coronavirus pandemic has caused governments across the world to take measures that impact the movement of people rarely, if ever, seen in peacetime before. Understandably, this has adversely affected […]
Read moreThe Dutch government has taken further emergency measures in order to keep the economy going and to secure jobs. The short-time work reduction-regulation (WVT) is inactivated and will be replaced by the Temporary Emergency Measure to Secure Business-regulation (Noodmaatregel Overbrugging voor Werkbehoud in Dutch). This new regulation will be implemented within the next few days, but some […]
Under ‘special circumstances’ such as a fire, a flood or an epidemic, employers in various sectors will be confronted with lower client demand and a subsequently reduced workload. These circumstances are not considered to be a regular business risk. The COVID-19 virus, better known as the coronavirus, qualifies as an epidemic and will result in […]
IR Global Member, Laurel Bellows will be speaking in Florida at three different locations. She will be speaking on the topic of Modern-Day Slavery. She is hoping to invite Florida members of IR Global to attend her speech or to meet for coffee while she is in Florida. Thursday, February 20th 10:30AM- First United Methodist […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Sofie Vandermeersch of Buyssens Advocaten Sociaal Recht. Sofie has joined IR as our exclusive Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Member in Belgium. Sofie Vandermeersch specialises in employment law and all related aspects of a business, company and criminal law. She has […]
Employees hired in France or posted to France from abroad may be exempt from contributing to French pension schemes due to France’s effort to transform economic growth and aid businesses. The new ‘PACTE’ (Action Plan for Business Growth and Transformation) law adopted in April 2019 includes a specific exemption of pension contributions for inbound expatriates […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Tony Van de Calseyde of Buyssens Advocaten Sociaal Recht. Tony has joined IR as our exclusive Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Member in Belgium. Tony Van de Calseyde specialises in employment law and social security law. He has broad expertise gained over […]
Who is talking about Equal Pay? Nationally, the Presidential candidates at the Democratic debate spoke about the importance of equal pay. Internationally, the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team used their voices and their global platform as Gold Medal winners to talk about equal pay and the wage discrimination they combat inside and outside the sports arena. But […]
The #MeToo movement was founded more than a decade ago, as a vehicle against sexual abuse and harassment. Despite its longevity, it really only entered the public consciousness in October […]
Read moreFrance’s new Pay as You Earn (PAYE) tax system will have implications for foreign employers, including, in some cases, the appointment of an accredited tax representative in France. The PAYE system went live on January 1st 2019 and is designed to compel employers to withhold income tax from their employees’ taxable salaries and pay it […]
