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Compliance

Regulatory deadlines, posted-worker rules and audit-ready workflows.

European Union flag and government buildings representing the 2026 reform of A1 certificate rules for posted workers.
Compliance7 min read

EU Tightens A1 Certificate Rules for Posted Workers Ahead of September 2026 Reform

The EU's revised social security coordination rules require three months of prior coverage before posting and add a mandatory cooling-off period.

xpath.global Editorial TeamSep 16, 2026
Bucharest historic architecture against a clear sky, representing the US-Romania Social Security totalization agreement now in force.
Compliance6 min read

US-Romania Totalization Agreement Takes Effect September 1, Ending Dual Social Security Contributions

The US-Romania Social Security Agreement in force since September 1, 2026 ends dual contributions and lets detached workers stay on home-country coverage for up to 5 years.

xpath.global Editorial TeamSep 16, 2026
European Union flags outside a parliament building in Brussels
Compliance7 min read

EU Parliament Approves Toughest A1 Posting Rules in a Decade

The European Parliament has approved the biggest rewrite of EU posted-worker social security rules in a decade, tightening A1 certificate filing and cooling-off periods.

xpath.global Editorial TeamSep 14, 2026
EU flag and European Parliament building representing revised posted worker and A1 certificate rules entering into force in September 2026.
Compliance7 min read

EU's Revised Posted Worker and A1 Rules Enter Into Force This Month

The EU's revised social security coordination rules take effect in September 2026, tightening A1 certificate and posted-worker requirements for employers.

xpath.global Editorial TeamSep 7, 2026
Abstract technology and data visualisation representing global mobility technology trends in 2026.
Compliance7 min read

Global Mobility Technology Trends Reshaping HR in 2026

How AI, digital border systems and predictive analytics are changing global mobility programmes in 2026, and what HR leaders should prioritise next.

xpath.global Editorial TeamJul 13, 2026
Global team collaborating across borders representing EOR and entity setup choices.
Compliance11 min read

EOR vs Entity Setup: Global Expansion Guide 2026

EOR or legal entity? This 2026 guide helps HR and finance teams decide which international employment model fits their expansion strategy.

xpath.global Editorial TeamJun 30, 2026
Diverse team of posted workers in high-visibility vests in an EU warehouse, illustrating Posted Workers Directive compliance for cross-border assignments.
Compliance10 min read

Posted Workers Directive Updates and What They Mean for EU Assignments

Understand the latest Posted Workers Directive updates and what they mean for EU assignments — pay rules, compliance duties, assignment planning, social security and documentation.

xpath.global teamMay 27, 2026
Editorial photo illustrating: 7 Essential HR Mobility Workflows for Seamless Global Assignments.
Compliance8 min read

7 Essential HR Mobility Workflows for Seamless Global Assignments

Discover how structured HR mobility workflows prevent costly compliance failures and keep global assignments on track.

xpath.global teamApr 15, 2026
Calendar with compliance deadlines
Compliance6 min read

10 compliance alerts every mobility programme should automate

Stop tracking these in spreadsheets. If you miss any one of them, you're looking at fines or assignment failure.

Petar NovakApr 8, 2026
Monitoring Supplier Progress with xpath.global - a tool for HR Professionals
Compliance4 min read

Monitoring Supplier Progress with xpath.global - a tool for HR Professionals

In today's globalized business landscape, HR professionals play a crucial role in managing international assignments and ensuring seamless collaboration with service providers. One key challenge they face is effectively monitoring the progress of suppliers and ensuring complia...

xpath.global teamFeb 19, 2024
COVID-19: Romania will lift pandemic restrictions and end the state of alert
Compliance3 min read

COVID-19: Romania will lift pandemic restrictions and end the state of alert

President of Romania Klaus Iohannis announced on Friday, March 4, that the state of alert for the COVID-19 pandemic will not be extended

xpath.global teamMar 9, 2022

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