Regional Focus

Swedish government deadlock impacts 2019 regulatory agenda Swedish government deadlock impacts 2019 regulatory agenda

The limited legislative powers of the current caretaker government means that everything is in a state of flux.
17 Dec 2018

A checklist to prepare for France’s new PAYE system A checklist to prepare for France’s new PAYE system

After years of delays, French employers will have to withhold income tax at source from next year.
13 Dec 2018

Comparing the labour costs of China’s top tier cities Comparing the labour costs of China’s top tier cities

Because of high demand for skilled workers, wage inflation is starting to become an issue in the country.
11 Dec 2018

Part- and full-time workers must be treated equally, says UK court Part- and full-time workers must be treated equally, says UK court

The ruling could open the floodgates for a raft of possible claims against British Airways.
07 Dec 2018

Ten things to bear in mind when setting up shop in France Ten things to bear in mind when setting up shop in France

France is keen to position itself as a business-friendly country, but knowledge of the local culture is vital.
04 Dec 2018