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As mentioned by others, it's because of compliance headaches with payroll in foreign countries. Next time this happens, I would recommend suggesting to them tha
by chatmasta 8y ago
As mentioned by others, it's because of compliance headaches with payroll in foreign countries. Next time this happens, I would recommend suggesting to them that you work as a contractor on 1099. In that case, it's a way more straightforward process for the employer because they just need to send you money, and you handle all the compliance paperwork on your side. In fact it's even easier for them than hiring a US employee.
- bhollan 8y agoI've never thought about requesting to be transferred as a contractor. That would mean I would have to pay my own taxes as in the self-employment situation. As was the case for my termination a few months ago, I actually WAS working as a contractor, so that's not 100% foolproof. I actually just recently heard about a guy who moved here. He told his boss, and his boss's boss, who were both fine with it. Then when he told HR they were like "no way, dude." But then both bosses told him "just tell HR you're moving to Florida." LOL!