Legal Compliance and Risk

Tax Changes Affecting Contractors in Europe

18 March 2016

  • This report covers the changes to tax laws in the UK and Netherlands affecting contractors.  
  • In the UK, from 6 April 2016, temporary workers who personally provide services to a person, i.e. the client; under arrangements involving an employment intermediary; or through their own personal... More

EMEA SI Report Webinar - February 2016

4 March 2016

  • Hear from the SIA research team about the latest trends and developments
  • Full replay on demand (approx. 1 hour)
  • Download a full copy of the slides

Middle East & Africa Legal Update Q4 2015

14 January 2016

In this report we round up the legal developments making the headlines in the Middle East and Africa in Q4 2015:

  1. Ethiopia – Opposition to overseas employment bill from agencies
  2. Oman – New limits on recruitment agencies hiring expats
  3. Qatar – Wage protection system introduced
  4. South Africa –... More

Europe Legal Update Q4 2015

11 January 2016

In this report we round up the legal developments making the headlines in Europe in Q4 2015:

  1. Belgium – New form of employment allows flexi-jobs in the catering sector
  2. Germany - Proposed changes to Employee Leasing Act
  3. Russia – Data localisation law to be enforced against foreign companies ... More

Russia Restricts Personnel Leasing from January 1, 2016

23 December 2015

Until recently there were no legal constraints on the provision of temporary staff by employment agencies or contractors in Russia. But, from 1 January 2016, the Federal Law of the Russian Federation brings into force a law which prohibits 'personnel leasing, subject to certain legal requirements.... More


Regulatory Drivers of TTM

16 December 2015

  • Examines the regulatory drivers that may accelerate the development of Total Talent Management
  • The drive for increasing corporate reporting requirements around human capital
  • Current legislative requirements around human capital

Building a multi-country contingent workforce strategy for Asia Pacific

2 December 2015

  • Hear insights from experts about implementing a CW strategy across Asia
  • Watch the playback on demand, approx 1 hour
  • Download a copy of the presentation as a pdf

A Look at the Contingent Workforce Environment in Italy

25 November 2015

This report is one of a series of reports in which we take a look at the contingent workforce environment in staffing markets around the world.

We give a comprehensive overview of the legislative and regulatory environment affecting contingent workforce buyers and staffing suppliers operating in Italy... More


International Laws’ Effects on Temp Use

16 November 2015

  • Seven laws caused a net decrease in use of temporary agency workers
  • Proposed amendments to the Japanese Dispatch Law caused no net change

UK Legal Update Q3 2015

16 November 2015

In this report we round up the legal developments making headlines in the United Kingdom in Q3 2015 including:

  • Case law on AWR and caste discrimination
  • Government consultations on IR35; intermediaries and travel and subsistence expenses; reform of the Conduct Regulations; tackling exploitation... More