Could your trip to Europe trigger a posting obligation?
Answer 3 quick questions about a typical trip. This is a high-level indicator only — not legal advice — but it will tell you whether you should be looking harder.
Posted Worker Exposure Check
Select an answer for each question, then reveal your indicative risk level.
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Will the employee provide services in an EEA country or Switzerland for a local client, customer, or group company (beyond internal meetings, training, or conferences)?
Yes / Likely
No, only internal meetings, training, or conferences
Will the employee remain employed and paid by the U.S. entity during the trip?
Yes
No, local contract
Will the employee remain employed and paid by the U.S. entity during the trip?
Yes
No, local contract
Do you already file a prior notification (PWD registration) and hold a Certificate of Social Security Coverage before travel?
Yes
No
Do you already file a prior notification (PWD registration) and hold a Certificate of Social Security Coverage before travel?
Yes
No
Low Exposure
generally low risk (still watch for other rules like immigration, tax, etc.).
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Moderate Exposure
some indicators, or likely covered but still requires a check.
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High Exposure
strong indicators of a posting obligation that likely isn’t fully covered.
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Not Applicable
Do you already file a prior notification (PWD registration) and hold a Certificate of Social Security Coverage before travel?
Yes
No
Do you already file a prior notification (PWD registration) and hold a Certificate of Social Security Coverage before travel?
Yes
No
Could your trip to Europe trigger a posting obligation?
Answer 3 quick questions about a typical trip. This is a high-level indicator only — not legal advice — but it will tell you whether you should be looking harder.
Posted Worker Exposure Check
Select an answer for each question, then reveal your indicative risk level.
Let's get started
Will the employee provide services in an EEA country or Switzerland for a local client, customer, or group company (beyond internal meetings, training, or conferences)?
Yes / Likely
No, only internal meetings, training, or conferences
Will the employee remain employed and paid by the U.S. entity during the trip?
Yes
No, local contract
Will the employee remain employed and paid by the U.S. entity during the trip?
Yes
No, local contract
Do you already file a prior notification (PWD registration) and hold a Certificate of Social Security Coverage before travel?
Yes
No
Do you already file a prior notification (PWD registration) and hold a Certificate of Social Security Coverage before travel?
Yes
No
Do you already file a prior notification (PWD registration) and hold a Certificate of Social Security Coverage before travel?
Yes
No
Do you already file a prior notification (PWD registration) and hold a Certificate of Social Security Coverage before travel?
Yes
No
Low Exposure
generally low risk (still watch for other rules like immigration, tax, etc.).
Back to start
Moderate Exposure
some indicators, or likely covered but still requires a check.
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High Exposure
strong indicators of a posting obligation that likely isn’t fully covered.
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