Hiring globally and unsure about working hour compliance
Idk, if this is the right sub. I recently started hiring remote team members across different regions, mainly Europe and Latin America, and I’m running into something I didn’t fully think through at the start, time zones and working hours.
We’ve been trying to stay collaborative with regular check-ins and some overlap hours, but I’m starting to wonder if I’m pushing things too far without realizing it. Things like asking someone to join a late meeting, replying outside their local hours, or expecting quick responses, I’m not sure where that crosses into compliance issues in their country.
I want to keep things flexible and respectful, but also make sure the team can actually work together without delays.
For those managing international teams, how do you handle this balance? How do you stay compliant with local labor laws while still keeping communication and collaboration smooth?