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Special Protection for Pregnant Employees Under Examination – CJEU Strengthens Employee Rights Across the EU

Recent developments in EU case law are reshaping how German dismissal protection rules are applied, particularly in cases involving pregnant employees.  One of CELIA Alliance’s German member firms, Keller Menz, explores the implications of the CJEU’s latest judgment and what…
Posted on 23rd April, 2026
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Key Updates from the UK Immigration Rule Changes for 2026

On 5 March 2026, the UK Home Office introduced changes to immigration rules, followed by updates to Sponsor Guidance the following day. Our UK founding member firm, Abbiss Cadres LLP, breaks down what this means. The key points covered in…
Posted on 23rd April, 2026
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EU Professional Qualifications Directive: Advancing Skills Portability Across Borders

The European Commission has reinforced its commitment to improving cross-border skills mobility, with over 185,000 professionals benefiting from qualification recognition between 2020 and 2024.  Fidere Avocats, one of CELIA Alliance’s French member firms, explores what this means for businesses and professionals operating across the EU.  …
Posted on 13th April, 2026
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Hidden HR Risk: Why Unused Vacation May Not Expire – and What Employers Must Do

Recent case law from the European and German courts has significantly reshaped employers’ responsibilities regarding statutory annual leave. Our German member firm, Keller Menz, reviews what these developments mean for employers and HR professionals in Germany.  The key points covered in this…
Posted on 2nd April, 2026
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UK Share Plan Reporting 2026: Deadlines, Requirements and Key Steps for International Employers

UK share plan reporting obligations remain a critical compliance requirement for multinational organisations with employees in the United Kingdom. In this update, Abbiss Cadres, UK member firm of CELIA Alliance, outlines the key requirements and practical steps for 2026 reporting.…
Posted on 24th March, 2026
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EU Coordination of Social Security: New ECJ Standard for Calculation of “Substantial Activity”

Our German member firm Keller Menz, outlines the changes made from the 11 December 2025 judgement (C-743/23) from the European Court of Justice ruled that, under Regulation (EC) No 883/2004, all worldwide employment must be considered when assessing the 25% “substantial activity”…
Posted on 4th March, 2026
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German Social Security Contribution Ceilings Increase Significantly as of January 1st 2026

Our German member firm Keller Menz highlights the new German social security contribution ceilings and remuneration thresholds applicable as of 1 January 2026. Germany’s annual adjustment of social security figures results in a marked increase of several key thresholds for…
Posted on 10th February, 2026
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The 2026 UK Work Visa Routes: A Summary

UK member firm, Abbiss Cadres LLP, provides a simple breakdown of the complex system of work visas currently available in the UK and details their individual requirements. Non-UK residents require a “UK work visa” to work in the UK. There…
Posted on 9th February, 2026
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The New OECD Commentary on Teleworking and Permanent Establishments: A Summary

Galahad, one of our French member firms, offers insights into the OECD’s update to the Model Tax Convention on Income and Capital for cross-border teleworking (remote working).   Taking into account the rise of teleworking, or remote working, in the wake of the COVID-19…
Posted on 28th January, 2026
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Mexico’s Workweek Reform: Legal Implications and Transitional Regime

Mexican member firm, Von Wobeser y Sierra, reports on Mexico's new workweek reform and the legal implications this presents for businesses. On December 3, 2025, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced an initiative to reform both the Constitution of the…
Posted on 27th January, 2026
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German Federal Labour Court (BAG) Announces Pivotal Change for Equal-Pay Claims

German member firm, Keller Menz, highlights a landmark decision of the German Federal Labour Court. A change that fundamentally reshapes the evidentiary standard for equal-pay claims, significantly increasing compliance obligations and litigation risk for employers with employees in Germany, including…
Posted on 15th January, 2026
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Cross-Border Remote Work: The New 34-Day Rule in the German–Dutch Tax Treaty

German member firm, Keller-Menz, shares recent developments in international tax law, bringing new flexibility and new responsibilities for cross-border remote work across Germany and the Netherlands.  Germany and the Netherlands have signed a protocol amending their Double Taxation Agreement (DTA), introducing a so-called “34-day…
Posted on 19th November, 2025
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UK Tax Authority Clarifies Social Security Contributions for Internationally Mobile Employees 

UK member firm, Abbiss Cadres LLP, shares news on the UK tax authorities issued new guidance on the social security contributions (National Insurance Contributions or ‘NICs’) applicable to internationally mobile employees (IMEs).  This long-awaited update confirms the UK’s preference for…
Posted on 12th November, 2025
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2023 visa routes to the UK

There are various “work visa” categories in the UK, many of which require sponsoring by a business with a relevant sponsor licence. Since the sponsor licence system was first introduced in 2008, these visa categories have evolved. Some have been…
Posted on 17th March, 2023
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Application of the inbound expatriate tax regime to employees returning to Italy from a posting abroad

Requirements for applying the inbound expatriate tax regime According to the rules regulating the inbound expatriate tax regime in Italy, employees are subject to tax on 30% of their Italy sourced employment income, assimilated income and income from self-employment, where…
Posted on 21st February, 2023
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International Remote Working, Checklist for Employers

Are you ready for increased employee choices and flexibility in the workplace? There is no doubt that we are all living through an exceptional period of time, as a result of the pandemic. We have seen a revolutionary and practically…
Posted on 8th January, 2021
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Remote working across borders: opportunities and traps for international employers

The attractions of remote working are obvious:  saving office space and costs for the employer, and commuting costs and time for the employee.  In the UK, figures published by the Office for National Statistics in April 2016 showed remote working…
Posted on 7th January, 2017
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From non-event to nightmare: Cross-border postings and the Posted Workers Enforcement Directive

International employers who send staff based in an EU country to work in other EU countries on a temporary basis – whether within an international group of companies, or to a customer in another state - will be familiar with…
Posted on 4th January, 2017
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Europe and USA – Top tax and social security rates survey: Changes from 2015

Top rates of income tax & social security contributions – no significant changes After a period of generally increasing top-tax rates across many jurisdictions since 2008, as a response to the economic downturns seen across many countries, very few changes…
Posted on 1st January, 2016
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Quick survey of expatriate tax regimes in the European Economic Area and Switzerland

Expatriate tax breaks Some countries offer expatriates tax breaks (a tax relief or advantage) if they meet certain criteria.  Below we look at some of the countries that offer these. Belgium A special tax regime is available for foreign executives…
Posted on 1st January, 2016
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Benelux: What are the formal requirements for an employment contract?

Netherlands Under Dutch law there are no formal requirements for an employment agreement; it can be entered into in writing or orally. However, for certain provisions (e.g. probation period, non-competition clause, amendment clause or penalty clause) it is necessary to…
Posted on 10th January, 2015
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