CELIA Alliance Newsletter: April 2026

Posted on 29th April, 2026
, in UK 
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Estimated reading time 3 minutes

This month’s read:

  • What recent case law changes mean for employers and HR professionals in Germany
  • Key takeaways from the EU Professional Qualifications Directive
  • CJEU strengthens rights for pregnant employees across the EU
  • Actions to put in place following UK immigration rule changes

Also, check out our Global Mobility Hub resources:   

  • Assess international remote working risk in 18 jurisdictions
  • Download our survey of expatriate tax regimes across Europe, North America and China

Key Reminders

Share Plan Reporting Deadline

The UK deadline for share plan reporting is approaching on 6 July.

Are you prepared?

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EU Pay Transparency Directive

Major updates will take effect from 7 June 2026.

Fidere Avocats' article breaks down the key actions to consider.

International News

Key developments for statutory annual leave in Germany


German member firm Keller Menz shares details on recent case law which reshapes employers' responsibilities regarding statutory annual leave.

The article breaks down everything you need to know, including potential implications, as well as how their team and CELIA Alliance can support you with these changes.

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European Commission reinforces commitment to improving cross-border skills mobility

Fidere Avocats, one of our French member firms, highlights the latest report from the European Commission regarding the Professional Qualifications Directive.

This article details the key takeaways and what's next.

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New German dismissal protection rules

Recent changes in EU case law are reshaping how German dismissal protection is applied, particularly in cases involving pregnant employees.

Keller Menz, one of our German member firms, breaks down the key implications and what it means for employers navigating German and EU legal frameworks.

Crucial updates from UK immigration rule changes

On 5 March 2026, the UK Home Office introduced changes to immigration rules, followed by updates to Sponsor Guidance on 6 March.

Read about the key changes and how they could affect you in this article from our UK founding member firm, Abbiss Cadres.

How can CELIA Alliance help?

We help international organisations make the most of their people wherever they are in the world by providing the best integrated multidisciplinary legal and tax services through a common approach to client service and shared values.

CELIA Alliance also offers comprehensive international assignments and global mobility, tax and social security compliance services. We can help you make the most of employing, organising, paying, incentivising, and moving your people within and across borders.