There are various complexities to global telecommuting arrangements. Employers should audit these arrangements to ensure compliance and duty of care issues are accounted for in their policies. This article focuses on the impact of cross-border remote working on employee benefits and additional issues that also require consideration such as host country legislation, payroll, social security, and employment protections.
The Canadian government recently announced an additional employer-paid public holiday on Monday, 19 September 2022, for the mourning of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of England.
The New Zealand government recently announced an additional employer-paid one-off public holiday on Monday, 26 September 2022, to mark the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of England.
The Australian government recently announced an additional employer-paid public holiday on Thursday, 22 September 2022, for the mourning of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of England.
The UK government recently announced an additional employer-paid public holiday on Monday, 19 September 2022, for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral.
The government of Croatia recently passed new legislation transposing the European Union Directive 2019/1158 of 20 June 2019 on work-life balance for parents and carers. The new legislation which introduces a 10-day government-paid paternity leave, entered into effect on 1 August 2022.
The Italian government recently passed new legislation transposing the European Union Directive 2019/1158 of 20 June 2019, on work-life balance for parents and carers. The new legislation amends paternity and parental leave requirements as well as flexible working arrangements. Legislative Decree No. 105/2022 entered into effect on 1 August 2022.