1️⃣ Business travel compliance fundamentals: 8 critical risks every HR professional must know
‍June 4, 11:00–11:30 CET
with Dorothee Schweigard, Director of Compliance Research Center at WorkFlex

What compliance dimensions matter most when your employees travel internationally? Discover the 8 critical risk areas you must address to protect both your company and employees from regulatory challenges, unexpected fees, and administrative headaches.

2️⃣ A1 certificates & CoCs: Social security essentials for business travelers
June 18, 11:00-11:30 CET
with Dorothee Schweigard, Director of Compliance Research Center at WorkFlex

What happens when employees travel without proper social security documentation? Discover when A1 certificates/CoCs are mandatory, how to obtain them efficiently, and what processes to implement to avoid double taxation, coverage gaps, and penalties. Learn practical approaches that protect both your company and your traveling employees.

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3️⃣ Health and safety, insurance and coverage: Protecting employees and mitigating liability abroad
July 2, 11:00-11:30 CET
with Dorothee Schweigard, Director of Compliance Research Center at WorkFlex

Are you fulfilling your duty of care to employees traveling for business? Discover essential health and safety protocols that protect your team members in unfamiliar environments and during emergencies abroad. Get practical advice to ensure comprehensive traveler protection while protecting your company from the financial and reputational damage that can result from inadequate duty of care.‍

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4️⃣ EU Posted Workers Directive: Understanding the employee registration requirements
July 16, 11:00-11:30 CET
with Dorothee Schweigard, Director of Compliance Research Center at WorkFlex

When do you have to register employees as posted workers? Decode this EU regulation and understand exactly when posted worker notification is required for your business travelers. Learn which forms must be completed before travel, what documentation to maintain, and how to automate compliance to avoid the steep penalties that have caught many HR departments off guard.

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5️⃣ Work permits & visas for business travel: Prevent illegal work situations abroad
July 30, 11:00-11:30 CET
with Anna Luisa Grebe, Visa Lead at WorkFlex

What are the consequences of sending employees abroad without proper work authorization? Learn how to quickly determine when visas are required, which types to obtain, and how to streamline the application process to avoid penalties and entry bans.

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6️⃣ Corporate tax risk: Prevent unintended Permanent Establishment abroad
August 13, 11:00-11:30 CET
with Pieter Manden LLM MBA, Co-founder and Managing Director at WorkFlex
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‍Could your employees' activities abroad unknowingly create a taxable presence for your company? Learn the subtle triggers that can establish a permanent establishment in foreign countries, potentially exposing your business to corporate tax rates of 20-35% and administrative costs exceeding €50,000.

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7️⃣ Labor law risks: Protecting your company and employees abroad
August 27, 11:00-11:30 CET
with Pieter Manden LLM MBA, Co-founder and Managing Director at WorkFlex

‍Can foreign labor laws apply to your traveling employees during business trip? Discover the hidden triggers that can unexpectedly subject your company to foreign employment regulations. Learn practical strategies to prevent unintended employment relationships abroad and avoid the significant additional financial obligations and employment entitlements that have surprised unprepared organizations.

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8️⃣ Data protection & GDPR: Ensuring compliance when business data crosses borders
September 10, 11:00-11:30 CET
with Pieter Manden LLM MBA, Co-founder and Managing Director at WorkFlex

How do GDPR and similar regulations apply when your employees cross borders with company data? Understand the often-overlooked data protection requirements that apply during business travel. Learn how to establish clear protocols for handling sensitive information abroad and implement practical safeguards against data breaches.