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This 24 page paper looks at a number of issues that are relevant to companies and employees when sending employees overseas. The issues are examined from the perspective of UK expatriates, but many sues are applicable companies and employees in other countries. Issues include working conditions, support for the employee, spouse and family, dual career issues, social security, pension implications, tax planning, relocation, repatriation, compensation equity, medical and life insurance, career development, cultural training and orientation, statutory rights and other issues. The bibliography cites 26 sources.
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24 pages (~225 words per page)
File: TS14_TEexpatr.rtf
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management ethics and values, others may be influenced by local or national culture as well as legislations. In examining employment policies of UK companies these variant influences can be seen.
Working Conditions Employment conditions will be determined by a number of factors. Local conditions may indicate the level of facilities. For example, in an area where there has
been recent investment and new factories built, and low levels of unemployment there may be competition between employers to attract sufficient numbers of staff. Working conditions may be improved for
employees by these circumstances. Likewise, in areas where there is competition for jobs due to his unemployment, the working conditions may not be as competitive. The industry type will also
determined different working conditions, such as the differences seen in heavy manufacturing and those provided with software jobs or shop work. Therefore local environmental conditions will impact on what conditions
are offered. On a national level there are more certain determinants. The culture of the UK may indicate some patterns, such as bank holidays off and the practice of
factory fortnights where an entire factory of worker may have to take their holiday at the same time. More importantly are the legislative requirements for working conditions. Acts such as
the Employment Rights Act 1996, and Employment Protections (part time employees) Regulations 1995 and a plethora of anti discrimination statutes give the minimum requirements in terms of some working conditions
(Lockton, 2000). Legislation such as the Health and Safety at 1974 Work Act also lay down the requirements and responsibilities of the employer to ensure the safety of employees (Lockton,
2000). Looking at the national position of UK employers when they send employees aboard there are several aspects. If the employees stay within the EU there is the additional
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