CELIA Alliance Newsletter: October 2026
Estimated reading time 2 minutes
This month’s read:
- Key insights from CELIA’s Paris members’ meeting on EU social security reform, including upcoming changes to employee postings, business travel and A1 applications
- When French courts may disregard A1 certificates in cases of fraud, and what this means for employers managing cross-border assignments
- Why Brazil’s tax reform makes reviewing collective bargaining agreements a priority for employers seeking tax credits on employee healthcare plans
- What Brazil’s presidential election means for international employers, with updates on working hours, paternity leave and cross-border workforce planning
International News
Key insights from CELIA's Paris members' meeting
Changes to EU social security coordination rules will affect how employers manage cross-border working, including employee postings, business travel and A1 applications.
Following a presentation by CELIA Alliance’s French member firm, Galahad Avocats, at our Paris members’ meeting, we explore the key developments, their implications for international HR teams and what employers should review ahead of implementation.
When can French courts disregard an A1 certificate?
Galahad Avocats examines a French Court of Cassation ruling on A1 certificates and fraud, explaining what it means for employers managing cross-border assignments and the evidence they should retain to support their workers’ social security arrangements.
Brazil’s tax reform: Why employers should review their collective bargaining agreements now
Our Brazilian member firm, Gaia Silva Gaede (GSGA), explains why employers should review their agreements, plan ahead for union negotiations and assess the potential tax savings alongside their employment obligations.
After Brazil’s presidential election: What international employers need to know
CELIA Alliance’s Brazilian member firm, Gaia Silva Gaede Advogados (GSGA), explores what employers should prioritise following the election, distinguishing campaign commitments from employment changes already enacted.
From working hours and paternity leave to international assignments, discover what HR and global mobility teams should review when planning for 2027.
How can CELIA Alliance help?
We bring together specialist, integrated, multi-disciplinary legal and tax services to help international organisations make the most of their people wherever they are in the world.