PHR®/SPHR® Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Third Edition
by Anne Bogardus
7.8. Global Considerations
From an ELR point of view, when considering the question of whether to fill a position with an expatriate from the United States, a host-country national, or a third-country national, employers must weigh the answers to several questions:
Does the host country restrict the number of expatriates allowed in the country?
How does the legal system view an employee handbook, and is it advisable to create one?
Does the legal system recognize at-will employment? Or is an employment contract required?
What is the plan for the employee's repatriation and job assignment after the international assignment is over?
As global business operations continue to expand, these and other questions specific to particular countries must be ...
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