Residence vs Posting
Summary
Residence and posting are distinct concepts used in employment and social‑security contexts. Residence generally refers to where a person lives on a factual basis, while posting refers to a situation in which a worker is sent by an employer to perform work temporarily in another country. These concepts serve different legal purposes and are governed by different rules.
Main explanation
What is residence
Residence refers to the place where an individual lives on a factual basis.
- is linked to habitual living arrangements
- may change over time
- is used in administrative, tax, and social‑security contexts
What is posting
Posting refers to a situation where an employee is temporarily sent by their employer to work in another country while remaining employed under the original employment relationship.
- is temporary in nature
- does not change the underlying employment contract
- is governed by specific labour‑law and social‑security coordination rules
Key differences between residence and posting
- Nature Residence concerns living; posting concerns temporary work location
- Duration Residence may be permanent; posting is temporary
- Legal purpose Residence affects administrative status; posting affects applicable employment rules
A posted worker may reside in one country while working temporarily in another.
Posting and legal coordination
- protect workers’ rights
- ensure fair competition
- clarify applicable systems
Posting does not generally change the worker’s country of residence.
Differences across countries
- implementation of posting rules
- administrative requirements
- enforcement mechanisms
What this page does not cover
- posting duration limits
- registration procedures
- wage rules
- tax implications
- legal advice
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