Gitlab reverting its stance on digital nomads, asks staff to go back home (opens in new tab)

(gitlab.com)

5 pointsantoviaque1y ago5 comments

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toomuchtodo1y ago

Is this potentially related to the new CEO?

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42333052

And perhaps preparing for an acquisition?

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42334501

bigfatkitten1y ago

Probably related to the obvious tax and employment law implications of the policy.

It sounds more like the company took legal advice that said "yeah, this is going to get you and your employees into trouble."

toomuchtodo1y ago

I thought so too, but the comments about this policy exceeding tax residency requirements leads me to believe there might be alternate root causes their People Team is unlikely or unwilling to discuss.

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gnabgib1y ago

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5 comments

toomuchtodo1y ago

Is this potentially related to the new CEO?

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42333052

And perhaps preparing for an acquisition?

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42334501

bigfatkitten1y ago

Probably related to the obvious tax and employment law implications of the policy.

It sounds more like the company took legal advice that said "yeah, this is going to get you and your employees into trouble."

toomuchtodo1y ago

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gnabgib1y ago

Page title: Clarifying Relocation Policy

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse