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- International - August 2021International Remote Working, Checklist for Employers
We have seen a revolutionary and practically overnight shift from office-based work to international remote home working that became a necessity, as governments sought to control the spread of the virus.
- UK - August 2021Don’t Leave the UK if you have an Outstanding application
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented effect on businesses throughout the last year and a half. Immigration, in particular, has been affected with a multitude of issues arising as a result of travel restrictions.
- UK - August 2021Abbiss Cadres Bolsters Data Protection Service With New Partner Hire
We are pleased to announce the addition of a new partner, Megan Shields, former Associate General Counsel of U.S. headquartered Webroot Inc, the global, anti-malware tech firm.
- Netherlands - August 2021Remote working in Belgium and Germany - extension
The Netherlands has concluded mutual agreements with Belgium and Germany on how to apply the double taxation agreements for cross-border employees under the COVID-19 measures.
- France - August 2021Workers posted from the UK to France
Brexit has led to some changes in the rules governing the secondment of employees to France. However, most of the formalities that must be implemented by British employers for the secondment of workers remain unchanged.
- France - August 2021Compliance with the minimum wage in the matter of posting - EU jurisprudence
In a preliminary ruling on July 8, 2021 relating to Hungarian drivers performing their work in France, the European Court of Justice, questioned by a Hungarian administrative and Labour Court, ruled on the topic of compliance with the minimum wage in the matter of posting.
- Czech Republic - August 2021Changes in rules of entry to workplace following return from abroad
As of July 1, 2021, mandatory COVID-19 testing of employees at their workplace ended in the Czech Republic. However, since July 9, 2021, new obligations of testing for COVID-19 for persons returning from abroad have been introduced.
- France - August 2021Consequences of lockdown and travel restrictions measures: no special treatment for French business travellers and inbound expatriates
As explained in our Q4 2020 newsletter, France entered into various amicable agreements with bordering countries to neutralize the tax consequences of COVID-19 restrictions for cross-border employees.
- Netherlands - April 2021Continuation of the fixed commuting allowance during COVID-19
Employers may grant a tax-exempt fixed commuting allowance to their employees, dependent on i.a. commuting distance, travel frequency and EUR 0.19/km.
- Germany - April 2021Keller Menz excels with presence in law firm rankings for their employment law practice in 2020
In June 2020, Keller Menz was named one of four "preferred law firms" in Munich (Kanzleimonitor, p. 141). Thomas Keller was named as a recommended lawyer based on recommendations by companies and in-house lawyers.
- Spain - April 2021International mobility of workers for companies
In a market as globalised and competitive as the current, international labour mobility is an increasingly common option for companies. Many employers see the international mobility of their workers outside the national territory as an opportunity to grow and expand their business beyond their borders.
- UK - April 2021EU Commission Data Protection Adequacy Decision – One Step Closer to Approval
Another positive step towards data adequacy status was reached in February with the publication of the European Commission’s draft adequacy decision. Further progress was made towards UK data adequacy status with the publication of the European Data Protection Board’s (EDPB) Opinion on 13 April on the European Commission’s (EC) draft adequacy decision.
- UK - April 2021International Remote Working – A Multidisciplinary Perspective
We have seen a revolutionary and practically overnight shift from office-based work to international remote home working that became a necessity, as governments sought to control the spread of the virus.
- UK - April 2021EU Commission Data Protection Adequacy Decision – One Step Closer to Approval
Another positive step towards data adequacy status was reached in February with the publication of the European Commission’s draft adequacy decision. Further progress was made towards UK data adequacy status with the publication of the European Data Protection Board’s (EDPB) Opinion on 13 April on the European Commission’s (EC) draft adequacy decision.
- Italy - April 2021It is now possible to obtain Italian citizenship in shorter time
The Law Decree n. 130/2020, entered into force on October 22nd 2020, has reduced the time needed to define the procedures in order to obtain the Italian citizenship for reasons of marriage or residence.
- Netherlands - April 2021Dutch large enterprises become eligible for the Fixed Cost Allowance pursuant to approval European Commission
Employers may grant a tax-exempt fixed commuting allowance to their employees, dependent on i.a. commuting distance, travel frequency and EUR 0.19/km.
- France - April 2021French Supreme Court Jurisprudence
According to European Union law (Case A-Rosa Flussschiff GmbH, C-620/15, April 27 2017) the regular issuance of an A1 certificate is protection against the criminal offense of undeclared work.
- Netherlands - April 2021Remote working in Belgium and Germany
The Netherlands has concluded mutual agreements with Belgium and Germany on how to apply the double taxation agreements for cross-border employees under the COVID-19 measures.
- UK - February 2021The Pension Schemes Act 2021 Receives Royal Assent
The Act may well have an effect on corporate transactions given that the Act extends the powers of the Pensions Regulator to include the creation of new criminal offences which could catch employers on corporate transactions.
- UK - February 2021The Post Brexit Immigration System
The UK officially left the EU on 31 January 2020 the transition period maintaining free movement for EU citizens ran until 31 December 2020. As of now, the Post Brexit Immigration Rules apply to all migrants, including those arriving from the EU.