Altair Alert: COVID Restrictions Loosening Across Europe
[Published February 25, 2021]
With cases falling across the globe, many governments are easing back restrictions and lockdown orders. Most are utilizing a phased approach to ensure safety for citizens while returning schools and/or businesses to a more normal operating schedule.
Learn more about the latest COVID restrictions in Ireland and the UK in this Altair Alert.
Altair Alert: COVID-19 France Update
[Published October 29, 2020]
Following President Macron’s announcement on 28th October wherein he called for a ‘collective effort’ to battle COVID-19, France is once again in full national lockdown for a period of four weeks starting Friday, 30th October.
Learn more about the current restrictions in France in this Altair Alert.
Altair Global COVID-19 Impacts Benchmark
[Published July 17, 2020] In June 2020, Altair’s Global Consulting Services team conducted a pulse survey of Altair’s Client Services and Operations team members to gauge their clients’ reactions to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. View our findings in our benchmark.
Altair Alert: Novel Coronavirus
[Published February 4, 2020] The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a health emergency of international concern for the novel coronavirus on January 30, 2020. Coronaviruses (CoV) can cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. The current outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) was first reported in Wuhan, China, on December 31, 2019, and Altair Global has actively monitored the outbreak of the novel coronavirus and its impact on global mobility employees since.
WEBINARS ON COVID-19
As COVID-19 updates are revealed and companies work endlessly to cope with the ever-changing climate, join us on our COVID-19 related webinars as we dive into the details that matter most for mobility in this unique time.
WERC Webinar: RMC Issues - Road to Recovery: The Talent Mobility Perspective
Join Altair Global’s Kathryn Cassidy, President and COO, Jim Edwards, SVP of Global Supplier Partnerships, and Mary Beth Nitz, VP of Global Consulting Services, in this Road to Recovery webinar session as they discuss the road to recovery from the perspective of the relocation management companies, clients and third-party supplier networks, including:
- Current trends in programs and policies as well as customer sentiments that have come to light during the pandemic
- Ongoing challenges and strategies for service stability for supplier networks during the road to recovery
- Future predictions and recommendations for the new landscape of talent mobility and benefits
While no one knows exactly how long mobility will be impacted, it is certain that we will return to a brave new world of talent attraction and global mobility.
*Note: Must have a premium subscription through Worldwide ERC® to view with login required.
GTN Webinar: Return to Work Strategies and Overcoming COVID-19 Related Challenges
In this hour-long session conducted by Global Tax Network, International SOS provides an update on the current state of domestic and international travel as well as best practices to keep everyone safe throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
Additionally, Altair Global’s Brian Potts, EVP of the Americas, joins speakers from various relocation management companies to discuss the following:
- Case studies and success stories from the pandemic
- Mobility trends during COVID-19
- Each mobility company’s return to work strategies
Altair Global Webinar: COVID-19 & Corporate Mobility Tax Impacts: What You Need to Know
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit worldwide, it disrupted several aspects of global mobility, with tax and finances being no exception. Join Susan Myers, Senior Vice President of Global Financial Services at Altair Global, and David Oltman, Chief Compliance Officer at Ineo LLC, as they discuss how mobility tax has been impacted as businesses start to navigate through the changing landscape and attempt to return to business as usual. Together, they cover:
- Mobility tax impacts for:
- Companies vs. Assignees
- Virtual Presence vs. Actual Presence
- Domestic Temporary Assignments (DTAs) and Extended Business Travelers (EBTs)
- Compliance issues surrounding Multi-state Temporary Assignments
- The absolute requirement of Pre-move or Pre-assignment Tax Briefings
- The future: impact of remote working post-COVID-19
Additional Information and Resources
GLOBAL
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
The CDC offers up-to-date information on the Coronavirus Disease 2019 through their website.
World Health Organization
The World Health Organization offers up-to-date COVID-19 guidance for both the general public, as well as country and technical guidance.
Fragomen — Immigration Update: Coronavirus
Fragomen frequently updates this page to include a map of current COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Deloitte
Interactive map with information on travel and social impacts by country, including entry closings and quarantine notes.
AMER
U.S. Department of State — Travel Alerts
Breaking alerts on U.S. government travel information, including global health advisories, COVID-19 travel information and updated passport guidance.
U.S. Department of State — Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
A free service that allows U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
U.S. State Government Directory
Find contact information and travel/tourism updates by state in this government directory.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel — Travel Checklist
A comprehensive guide from Altair Global’s travel partner covering recommended activities before, during and after your trip.
NACCHO — Directory of Local Health Departments
An interactive map tool to search for local U.S. health departments.
APAC
Singapore Ministry of Health
Updates on the local Coronavirus situation in Singapore, including DORSCON level and number of cases.
Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection
Hong Kong-related information on COVID-19, including entrance restrictions, quarantine notices for inbound travelers and press releases on cases.
EMEA
European Commission Coronavirus Response
Up-to-date Coronavirus information from the European Commission, including the recovery plan for Europe.
GOV.UK Coronavirus
Support and guidance from the UK government on the Coronavirus, including local restrictions, school openings and international travel and immigration.
Die Bundesregierung — Coronavirus in Deutschland
Information on the latest COVID-19 updates in Deutschland, including resources like the Coronavirus warn app and filtering information by language.
Belgium — Information and Services on COVID-19
The official Belgium government website for updates on information and services regarding the Coronavirus/COVID-19.
Government of the Netherlands — Coronavirus COVID-19
Netherlands’ official government website regarding updates and information on COVID-19, including effects on an application or stay in the Netherlands and the CoronaMelder app.
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