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Is Employer of Record Legal? A Country-by-Country Answer
Compliance
Oct 27, 2026•10 min read

Is Employer of Record Legal? A Country-by-Country Answer

An Employer of Record (EOR) is fully legal in over 160 countries, but specific jurisdictions (Germany, France, Spain) enforce strict co-employment, employee leasing (AÜG), and duration limits.

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Catherine Aubrey & Legal Advisory Board

Global Employment & Payroll Compliance Strategist

Who Is the Legal Employer in an EOR Arrangement? A Plain-English Answer
Compliance
Oct 27, 2026•9 min read

Who Is the Legal Employer in an EOR Arrangement? A Plain-English Answer

In an Employer of Record arrangement, the EOR is the registered legal employer responsible for payroll, taxes, and labor compliance, while your company is the managing employer directing day-to-day work.

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Catherine Aubrey & Legal Advisory Board

Global Employment & Payroll Compliance Strategist

EOR vs. PEO: Which Model Fits Your Global Hiring Plan?
Compliance
Aug 7, 2026•12 min read

EOR vs. PEO: Which Model Fits Your Global Hiring Plan?

EOR and PEO solve different problems. One replaces the need for a local entity entirely; the other assumes you already have one. Here's how to tell which one your hiring plan actually needs.

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