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HIRING GUIDES

Hiring Guides

Practical guides to EOR, PEO, employee misclassification, permanent establishment and Contractor of Record services.

By TheEORDirectory Editorial Team
Published 2 November 2026 · Updated 2 November 2026

Make informed decisions about international employment, contractor engagements and provider selection. These five guides explain the structures behind the services, the questions to ask and the checks to complete before hiring.

GUIDE 01

What is an Employer of Record?

Understand direct EORs, aggregators, hybrid providers, resellers and brokers, and learn how to verify the company employing your worker.

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GUIDE 02

EOR vs PEO

Compare employment structures, responsibilities, costs and use cases before choosing an EOR or PEO arrangement.

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GUIDE 03

Employee Misclassification

Assess the real working relationship, recognise classification risks and build a practical review and remediation process.

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GUIDE 04

Permanent Establishment

Understand how overseas activity can create a taxable business presence and why EOR employment does not settle the tax question.

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GUIDE 05

What is a Contractor of Record?

Explore COR contracts, classification reviews, payments, indemnities and the distinction between contracting and employment.

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