At RemoFirst, we’re constantly evolving our platform to make global employment simpler, more compliant, and more transparent for both clients and employees. This month, we’re excited to share a series of updates that improve timesheet management, compliance automation, onboarding, and global workforce operations.
Smarter Timesheets
Clients Can Edit Submitted Timesheets
Managing timesheets just got easier. Clients can now edit timesheet entries even after submission, reducing errors and streamlining approvals.
How it works:
- Employees submit timesheets as usual.
- Clients review and make edits to hours or notes before final approval.
- All changes are logged, and employees receive notifications of updates.
Clients Can View Timesheet Logs
Full visibility into timesheet history is now available, including timestamps and details of who made changes.
Benefits:
- Fewer errors and disputes
- Transparent communication between clients and employees
- Smooth approvals and accurate payroll
Compliance & Onboarding Enhancements
Automatic Residency Classification
Clients can now enter an employee’s country of citizenship, enabling the system to automatically determine residency status. This reduces manual errors, saves time, and ensures compliance with immigration and labor laws.
Smarter Employee Registration Flow
The Employee App now dynamically adapts registration questions based on citizenship and working country. For non-residents, it captures:
- Right-to-work confirmation
- Visa/work permit expiry dates
- Education and prior work history
- Previous visa applications
- Dependent information
This ensures compliant onboarding by gathering mandatory documentation upfront and equipping our Visa team for accurate, efficient processing.
Work Location Field in Employee Profiles
Clients can now specify an employee’s work location type: Remote, Hybrid, or On-site. For Hybrid or On-site roles, the system prompts for the office address, tailored to country-specific legal requirements. In many countries, including EU member states, New Zealand, Chile, and Poland, specifying the work location is a legal requirement.
Global Workforce Features
EOR Cost Calculator - Instant International Hiring Estimates
Our Employer of Record (EOR) cost calculator is now public, giving HR leaders, startup founders, and finance teams instant insights into total employment costs across 185+ countries.
Key Benefits:
- Calculate gross salary + total employer costs in seconds
- Available as a standalone tool or embeddable solution for partners
What You Need to Know:
- Provides reliable estimates based on up-to-date local data. Not a final quote, but a strong benchmark for planning.
- Our flat monthly fee covers all compliance requirements—no hidden costs. Speak with our team for an exact quote.
- Estimates are regularly reviewed to reflect changes, ensuring you always have current data.
- Designed for EOR employee cost estimates. Use our contractor payment calculator for independent hires.
VAT Compliance for Contractors
Contractors can now automatically generate EU-compliant invoices, reducing payment delays and compliance risks.
Benefits:
- Self-service VAT setup with 4 options
- Full VAT breakdown and contractor VAT ID display
- Confidently hire across EU markets
Contractor-to-Employee Conversion
Easily convert contractors to full-time employees while preserving work history and login credentials.
Benefits:
- One-click conversion for seamless workforce scaling
- Pre-filled onboarding for employees
- Audit-ready documentation and compliance continuity
Flexible Payment Provider Fees
Administrators can now configure fees per client, removing fees for same-currency transactions while keeping cross-currency fees.
Benefits:
- Optimize contractor payouts and reduce hidden costs
- Smooth enterprise negotiations
- Maintain historical payment data
Contractor PDF Invoice Upload
Contractors can upload their own invoices to meet country-specific compliance requirements without altering payout amounts.
Benefits:
- Maintain legal and accounting compliance
- Secure upload with version history
- Transparent notifications to clients
Bulk Payments Upload
Scale contractor payroll efficiently with batch payments. Upload CSV or Excel files, map columns, and validate entries before execution.
Benefits:
- Save hours on manual data entry
- Handle 100+ contractor payments in minutes
- Role-based access ensures secure and accurate processing
What This Means for You
These updates reflect RemoFirst’s commitment to making global employment seamless, compliant, and efficient. From smarter timesheets to automated compliance checks and streamlined onboarding, we’re building tools that save time, reduce errors, and create clarity for everyone involved.
Discover how RemoFirst can simplify your global workforce operations. Try our EOR cost calculator or request a demo today.
