Multi-State Employment / Multiple Employment

In brief for employers

Multi-state employment or multiple employment exists when employees usually work in several countries or have several employers in different countries. Unlike a single posting, the focus is a recurring work pattern.

Definition

In multi-state employment, the relevant question is which social security system applies when work is regularly distributed across borders. Important factors can include residence country, employer country, working time shares, activity, additional employers and the regularity of the pattern.

The specific A1 multi-state activity topic covers the A1 evidence process for people who usually work in several countries.

Typical checks

• In which countries is work performed regularly?
• Where does the person live?
• Are there one or several employers?
• How are working time and activities distributed by country?
• Is the pattern permanent or temporary?
• Are existing A1 or agreement certificates available?
• Are HRIS, payroll and contract data up to date?

Difference from assignment and cross-border commuting

An assignment usually concerns a temporary activity in one host country. Multi-state employment concerns a regular pattern across several countries. Cross-border commuter cases can become multi-state cases if home office or workdays in the residence country become regular.

How Vamoz helps with multi-state employment

Vamoz A1 Forms helps identify recurring work patterns, capture country shares and document A1 or social security processes in a traceable way.