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Who is an Expatriate Employee?

Who are Expatriate Employees and Are You Considered One

We’ve all been hearing this term expat employee or expatriate worker. Living abroad and working on expat assignments are part of being an expatriate employee. Sometimes, the assignments are short, and sometimes it takes more than a year. Other times, expat employees travel from one country to another to complete their job tasks. So what exactly does it mean? In this article, we will explore the definition and what exactly it is to be an expatriate employee.

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Is your company meeting it’s “Duty of Care” obligations to its expat employees?

An Expat Employer’s Fiduciary Duty of Care for Expats

Sending employees abroad is a significant financial, moral and legal responsibility for expatriate employers. Many professionals are constantly talking about the importance of providing a “duty of care” for expat employees sent to work abroad and even when sending employees for long or short term assignments and meetings. A duty of care means that the global employer needs to take all steps required to safeguard and prepare for the safety, well being and health of their employees.

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