Posts Tagged ‘Employer Of Record’

iGZ and BAP Merge Under GVP Agreement In a major development for Germany’s temporary employment sector, the two leading employer associations, iGZ and BAP, have merged their collective bargaining agreements under the new GVP (Gesamtverband der Personaldienstleister) framework, effective January 1, 2026.  This unified agreement, negotiated with the DGB (German Trade Union Confederation), simplifies how companies employ temporary…

What EORs Must Know in 2025 For companies hiring in Germany through an Employer of Record (EOR), these changes go beyond administrative updates, they fundamentally reshape how employment contracts are structured and executed. 1. Clear Contracts Are More Important Than Ever Employment contracts must now reflect the legal framework surrounding remote work.  This includes: Clauses…

What Temporary Staffing Firms and EORs Need to Know in 2025 Discover how Germany’s Fourth Bureaucracy Relief Act (BEG IV) impacts digital employment contracts in 2025.  Learn what’s changed, what hasn’t and what staffing agencies and EORs must understand. Introduction As of January 1, 2025, Germany’s Fourth Bureaucracy Relief Act (BEG IV) marked a significant…

As the cost of employing staff in the UK continues to rise, many international businesses are now rethinking how they hire in Britain.  One solution is gaining traction fast: Employer of Record (EOR) Services. What’s Driving the Shift? From April 2025, the UK government increased employer National Insurance (NI) contributions from 13.8% to 15%.  On top…

What could be deemed good news for Employer of Records ( EOR ) is on the other hand a new challenge for Freelancers in the Netherlands. The Dutch employment landscape is undergoing significant changes with the introduction of the Wet Deregulering Beoordeling Arbeidsrelaties (DBA), a legislation designed to clarify and validate working relationships between companies…

In recent years, Employer-of-Record (EOR) services have become invaluable for companies looking to expand internationally or employ talent across borders quickly. These services allow businesses to hire workers in other countries without establishing a local entity, as the EOR provider legally employs workers on behalf of the business. However, new changes in German law have…

Expanding business operations into Switzerland presents a plethora of opportunities for both EU and non-EU companies seeking growth in one of Europe’s most stable economies. However, the journey to establishing a foothold in this prosperous market is not without its challenges, particularly when it comes to navigating the intricacies of Swiss employment law. For companies…

The Netherlands has a strong economy, strategic location, and highly skilled workforce, making expansion into the country a lucrative venture. The journey isn’t without challenges, especially when it comes to Dutch employment law. Understanding Dutch labor regulations is crucial for success, whether you’re from the EU or farther afield. Understanding Dutch Employment Law Dutch employment…