Spain recently passed the Start-up Law, which is designed to bring tax, employment, business and administrative benefits for Spanish companies, as well as for their employees and investors. It also aims to attract qualified international professionals to Spain through a new residence permit and visa for homeworking and provides an improved tax scheme for "impatriate workers". This article focuses on the measures the Start-up Law introduces to attract international talent to Spain.
<p>🕑<i> 6 minutes </i></p><p>The European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) Regulations 2022 recently became law without much attention, notwithstanding that they include some significant obligations on employers which require their immediate attention. This article sets out the key provisions and changes of which employers in Ireland should be aware.</p>
<p>🕑<i> 16 minutes </i></p><p>Employers may receive mixed messages on immigration in 2023 as the government grapples with addressing skills shortages while aiming to bring down net migration. As the recession bites, the Home Office may step up compliance activities for sponsors and on right to work. This article explores some of the main themes that are expected to be seen across the year.</p>
<p>🕑<i> 12 minutes </i></p><p>The whirlwind of workplace and employment law developments that took place in 2022 is set to continue with multiple proposals for reform in the pipeline, including requirements on employers to deal with flexible and remote work requests, the introduction of a national living wage and other reforms flowing from the European Union. This article presents a round-up of what to expect.</p>
<p><i> 4 minutes </i></p><p>The United Kingdom and Switzerland have agreed to extend the Services Mobility Agreement for another three years to continue enabling British and Swiss professionals to work in each other's countries with greater flexibility until 31 December 2025. The extension will benefit the United Kingdom's professional services industry, including accounting, legal and advertising companies, which make up around 80% of the United Kingdom's gross domestic product.</p>