Dear Seniors, Our company is based in India and we are hiring one employee in Kenya and we do not have any physical office there. Since this is the first overseas recruitment in our company, I am not aware of overseas recruitment-related rules and regulations.
Kindly guide me on what rules and regulations we need to follow in such recruitment. Can you please share any format of the offer letter and appointment letter for the overseas recruitments?
Thank You
From India, Patiala
1Kindly guide me on what rules and regulations we need to follow in such recruitment. Can you please share any format of the offer letter and appointment letter for the overseas recruitments?
Thank You
From India, Patiala
Navigating the rules and regulations for recruiting overseas is crucial, and it varies by country.
1. Work Visas and Permits:
Ensure your employees have the right work visas for the host country.
Know the visa requirements like education, work experience, and sponsorship.
2. Labor Laws:
Understand the host country's labor laws, covering minimum wage, working hours, and employee rights.
Make sure employment contracts comply with local laws.
3. Recruitment Practices:
Follow fair and non-discriminatory recruitment methods.
Know the local rules for job advertising, interviews, and candidate selection.
4. Social Security and Benefits:
Get familiar with the social security and benefits system, including contributions and entitlements.
Inform employees about their rights and benefits.
5. Taxation:
Be aware of tax regulations for expatriate employees, including income tax and social security tax.
Check for any tax treaties between countries.
6. Health and Safety:
Comply with health and safety regulations in the host country.
Ensure a safe working environment.
7. Cultural Sensitivity:
Consider cultural differences in your recruitment and management.
Encourage diversity and inclusion.
8. Documentation:
Keep accurate records of employee documentation.
Be ready for audits or inspections.
9. Immigration Compliance:
Stay informed about changes in immigration policies.
Cooperate with immigration authorities.
10. Legal Experts:
Seek legal advice from professionals familiar with both countries' laws.
Build relationships with legal experts for compliance.
Remember, these are general guidelines, and specific regulations depend on the countries involved.
From India, Kolkata
1. Work Visas and Permits:
Ensure your employees have the right work visas for the host country.
Know the visa requirements like education, work experience, and sponsorship.
2. Labor Laws:
Understand the host country's labor laws, covering minimum wage, working hours, and employee rights.
Make sure employment contracts comply with local laws.
3. Recruitment Practices:
Follow fair and non-discriminatory recruitment methods.
Know the local rules for job advertising, interviews, and candidate selection.
4. Social Security and Benefits:
Get familiar with the social security and benefits system, including contributions and entitlements.
Inform employees about their rights and benefits.
5. Taxation:
Be aware of tax regulations for expatriate employees, including income tax and social security tax.
Check for any tax treaties between countries.
6. Health and Safety:
Comply with health and safety regulations in the host country.
Ensure a safe working environment.
7. Cultural Sensitivity:
Consider cultural differences in your recruitment and management.
Encourage diversity and inclusion.
8. Documentation:
Keep accurate records of employee documentation.
Be ready for audits or inspections.
9. Immigration Compliance:
Stay informed about changes in immigration policies.
Cooperate with immigration authorities.
10. Legal Experts:
Seek legal advice from professionals familiar with both countries' laws.
Build relationships with legal experts for compliance.
Remember, these are general guidelines, and specific regulations depend on the countries involved.
From India, Kolkata
Apart from what @Somnath said,
Check with the local embassy or consulate as to what is necessary for you to operate there as a company or business. I am assuming you are recruiting him to work in Kenya and not have him come to india for work.
1. Do you need an office there (or to register as a branch)
2. How can you pay him without violating their ForEx Laws (also check with your own banker what rules you need to follow to remit money to him for salary and expenses)
3. Is there any agreement between india and Kenya for PF or similar retrial benefit and how do you ensure he gets the same.
4. What is your liability as a foreign employer in case your employee in Kenya does something wrong / illegal
From India, Mumbai
Check with the local embassy or consulate as to what is necessary for you to operate there as a company or business. I am assuming you are recruiting him to work in Kenya and not have him come to india for work.
1. Do you need an office there (or to register as a branch)
2. How can you pay him without violating their ForEx Laws (also check with your own banker what rules you need to follow to remit money to him for salary and expenses)
3. Is there any agreement between india and Kenya for PF or similar retrial benefit and how do you ensure he gets the same.
4. What is your liability as a foreign employer in case your employee in Kenya does something wrong / illegal
From India, Mumbai
Hi there,
We are overseas manpower recruitment agency approved by the governement of India to recruit workers from India to Overseas.
Kindly Call us on 9585513533, 9092298898 or Email at info@samadconsultancy.in for discussion.
Regards
Syed
Managing Director
www.samadconsultancy.in
From India, Chennai
We are overseas manpower recruitment agency approved by the governement of India to recruit workers from India to Overseas.
Kindly Call us on 9585513533, 9092298898 or Email at info@samadconsultancy.in for discussion.
Regards
Syed
Managing Director
www.samadconsultancy.in
From India, Chennai
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