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Laid off vs. terminated: Legal, financial, and professional impacts

Learn the difference between being laid off vs. terminated

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Maximize your savings with these small business tax deductions

Explore our checklist and learn how to claim deductions.

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Self-employment tax: What it is and how to calculate it

Learn what self-employment tax is and how to calculate it.

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S Corp vs. C Corp: The differences and which one's better for you

Compare S corp vs. C corp structures.

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How to register a company in the UK in 8 steps

Follow this eight-step guide on registering a company in the U.K.

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Ensuring compliance across the employee life cycle

Here’s what to know about employing talent compliantly.

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What is a proof of employment letter? A guide and 3 templates

Learn what a proof of employment letter is.

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Termination for cause: What employers and employees need to know

Understand what termination for cause means.

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How to write an incident report: 7 steps and examples

Learn how to write an incident report that’s clear and compliant.

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Top 5 countries with favorable laws for global employers

Talent markets to consider for your global hiring strategy

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Malaysia income tax: An in-depth guide for 2025

Understand Malaysia income tax for 2025.

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What is non-dom status and how have the rules changed?

Learn non-dom status and UK tax changes for global mobility.

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A complete guide to self-employed taxes in Canada

All you need to know to file your income tax return

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T4 vs. T4A: What's the difference?

Discover tips to fill each one out accurately

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What’s a typical severance package? A complete guide for employers

Discover benefits, compliance, and employee support

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Business tax deadlines you need to know in 2025

Start planning for your organization’s financial future

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ITIN vs. EIN vs. SSN: Differences you should know

Learn which tax identification number you should use

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What is tax liability? Calculation and examples

Learn how the IRS calculates taxes and ways to reduce them

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Equity financing: How it works, plus pros and cons

Learn how equity financing works

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How to fill out a 1040 Form in 2025

Learn everything you need to know about IRS Form 1040

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IRS Form W-9 vs. IRS Form W-4: What’s the difference?

Learn the basics of tax filling.

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IRS Form 8832: A guide to business tax classification

Learn when and how to file this IRS form.

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1040 vs. 1099 forms: What's the difference?

Know the differences so you can breeze through tax season.

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Payroll tax: What it is and how much employers pay

Learn how to calculate your tax liabilities

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How are bonuses taxed? Rates and how they work in 2025

Learn about how bonuses are taxed to avoid a surprise.

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HR compliance: The ultimate guide for 2025

Maintain HR compliance with our expert guide.

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What are fixed term employment contracts? Pros and cons

Fixed-term employment contracts can be a valuable asset.

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7 types of employment contracts and when to use them

Discover the types of employment contracts.

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Payroll tax vs. income tax: Understanding the differences

Compare payroll tax versus income tax.

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Legislation lowdown: Expert insights on current trends in global employment law

Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant.

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1099 vs. W-2 workers: What's the difference?

Learn the differences between 1099 versus W-2 employees

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What is IRS Form 941?

Learn all you need to know about IRS Form 941.

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Labor laws in India: An essential guide for employers

Hiring in India? Start here!

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A guide to employment and labor law in Canada

Hiring in Canada? Here's a guide to get you started!

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What is FUTA? Federal Unemployment Tax Act Explained

Learn what FUTA is and how it affects payroll.

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The 4 most challenging countries to hire in: A guide for People leaders

Get insights on how to overcome the challenges.

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The risks of expanding a business globally

The advantages are clear, the risks—not so much.

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EOR vs. Entity: What’s the best setup for global employment?

How to choose between an EOR vs. an Entity for global hiring

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Foreign subsidiaries: are they the right choice for you?

Is opening a foreign subsidiary the right choice for you?

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Do H-1B visas even matter if you can hire employees in any country?

Save yourself time by starting here.

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How to create an employment contract with equity

Some things to be aware of when you create equity contracts.

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How to terminate an employee: A go-to guide for managers

Employee termination tips from Oyster's legal experts.

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EOR vs. PEO: How they differ and which one to choose

Learn which model fits your global hiring strategy best.

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What is a bank SWIFT code?

And when do you need one?

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The right to disconnect: A European overview

What this means for employees in Europe.

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Providing employee equity? What you need to know

What exactly is employee equity and how does it work?

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W-8BEN: What it is and when to use it

Don’t worry—it's not as complicated as it sounds.

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What is employment practices liability insurance (EPLI)?

Learn what EPLI covers.

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COVID-19 and the return to the office

The return to the office is proving to be complicated.

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What Is permanent establishment? Prevent taxes risks

Learn what it is and how it can be avoided.

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The three EOR operating models: How to find the right fit for your company

Direct, indirect, or hybrid—which is right for you?

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What is a PEO? EOR? GEO? AOR? Our legal expert weighs in

Confused by these terms? We’ve got you covered.

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Employee misclassification: The risks for distributed companies

What you need to know to avoid misclassifying your workers.

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