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When employees are working outside of the United States, are they covered under the FMLA?
Most U.S. employees working overseas for US employers are not covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), according to the Department of Labor (DOL).

How can a company manage an expatriate employee’s performance?
Failed international assignments can be extremely costly to an organization.

Our company is opening an office abroad. What are some good resources for employment laws for different countries?
The following are good resources for information about employment laws in foreign countries.

How do we handle taxes for expatriates?
Companies generally take one of four approaches to handling taxes for their expatriate workers.

How should we compensate an employee on a foreign assignment?
The most common approaches taken by organizations are the balance sheet (or buildup system), negotiation, localization, lump sum, and cafeteria plans.

How should we compensate an employee on a foreign assignment?
The most common approaches taken by organizations are the balance sheet (or buildup system), negotiation, localization, lump sum, and cafeteria plans.

How do I find out what visas are required for an expatriate assignment?
Entry visa requirements may vary by country.

When an employee is on an international assignment, are we required to withhold Social Security tax from his or her wages?
Social security is an international concept and a mandatory benefit in most countries, giving coverage to and thereby automatically taxing any worker earning income in that country.