A1 certificate
The A1 certificate, otherwise known as the posting certificate, proves that an employee is still subject to the social security regulations of their home country even though they are working temporarily in another EU country. This document is important to ensure that the employee is covered by social security while working abroad and does not have to make any additional contributions.
The employer must apply for the A1 certificate and it is usually issued by the competent authorities in the home country. The certificate must be carried for a certain period of time during the assignment abroad.
How does the A1 certificate work?
The employer must apply for the A1 certificate if an employee is working temporarily in another EU country. The employee remains subject to the social security regulations of their home country, as confirmed by this certificate. This prevents the employee from having to pay extra social security contributions in the country of assignment. It is important to have the A1 certificate to ensure that the employee is covered by social security during their assignment abroad and to avoid problems with the social security authorities. It facilitates cooperation between the various social security systems in the EU and ensures that employees are treated fairly.
Why is the A1 certificate important?
It is important to have the A1 certificate so that employees who work temporarily in another EU country can continue to enjoy the social security protection of their home country. Employees in the country of assignment could have problems receiving social security benefits or be taxed twice if they do not present this certificate. It is also important to have the A1 certificate to ensure that social security contributions are paid correctly and to prevent fraud or abuse. It also helps to facilitate the legal certainty and mobility of workers within the EU.
How long does the A1 certificate remain valid?
The A1 certificate varies in its period of validity depending on the country and the specific circumstances of the work assignment. Normally, the certificate is valid for a specific period covering the period of temporary work. The A1 certificate must be valid for the entire duration of the assignment abroad and must be able to be presented to the competent authorities on request. It is necessary to extend or reissue the certificate in good time if the working conditions change or its period of validity expires.
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Where is your data hosted?
Your Umantis SaaS solution, including your databases, is operated securely in a dedicated data center. NTT Switzerland SA manages the network components, the storage (NetApp storage) and hosts the Umantis server systems in ISO-certified, dedicated data centers. Umantis therefore uses data centers in Switzerland.
How do we guarantee the security of your data?
Umantis HR-Suite Flex takes the security of customer data fully into account. Our backup and at-rest data is encrypted with LUKS1 cipher: aes-xts-plain64 keysize: 256 bits. Daily, weekly and monthly backups are also made. These backups are deleted after specified periods.
For particularly high security requirements, the system with NetApp Storage offers secure deletion of customer data through immediate overwriting and a comprehensive data carrier deletion process.
Which certifications and compliance standards do our data centers meet?
The Umantis server systems are hosted by NTT Switzerland SA in ISO-certified, dedicated data centers.
How is the availability and performance of the HR-Suite ensured?
Our scaled, virtualized servers are monitored automatically around the clock. If parameters are exceeded, alerts are immediately sent to the internal IT operations team. In addition, monthly security updates and patches are carried out beforehand in test environments. Critical patches are implemented within the shortest possible time, guaranteeing "minimal downtime". There has never been a cyber incident since Umantis was founded. Thanks to our multi-secured systems, the few unplanned downtimes have always been in the single-digit minute range.
How do we handle personal data?
The Umantis HR-Suite Flex allows the customer to implement data processing procedures in compliance with current data protection regulations (such as GDPR, Swiss DPA). Data protection is firmly integrated into the processes - both in the context of support and software development. There is also a central point of contact for data protection at datenschutz@umantis.com, which ensures a high level of availability and rapid support for data protection issues.
What data protection regulations apply to the HR-Suite?
The Umantis HR-Suite Flex is based on the current data protection regulations such as the GDPR and the Swiss DPA. Customers can use the SaaS solution in compliance with data protection regulations, which is ensured by structured processes and a comprehensive data protection management system.
How do we support you in complying with the GDPR?
Compliance with the GDPR is actively supported by technical and organizational measures. For example, the principles of privacy by design and by default are already taken into account during system development and the default settings. These data protection measures are firmly anchored in the approval process for the SaaS solution. It is also possible to select data protection-friendly default settings, the configuration of which is described in detail in the free online help.
What measures do we take to control access to sensitive data?
A comprehensive package of measures is implemented to control access to sensitive data. In addition to the obligation of employees to maintain data confidentiality, there are comprehensive regulations and instructions, such as the clean desk policy, regulations for home and mobile offices and the strict classification of information to ensure data security.
FAQ
Where is your data hosted?
Your Umantis SaaS solution, including your databases, is operated securely in a dedicated data center. NTT Switzerland SA manages the network components, the storage (NetApp storage) and hosts the Umantis server systems in ISO-certified, dedicated data centers. Umantis therefore uses data centers in Switzerland.
How do we guarantee the security of your data?
Umantis HR-Suite Flex takes the security of customer data fully into account. Our backup and at-rest data is encrypted with LUKS1 cipher: aes-xts-plain64 keysize: 256 bits. Daily, weekly and monthly backups are also made. These backups are deleted after specified periods.
For particularly high security requirements, the system with NetApp Storage offers secure deletion of customer data through immediate overwriting and a comprehensive data carrier deletion process.
Which certifications and compliance standards do our data centers meet?
The Umantis server systems are hosted by NTT Switzerland SA in ISO-certified, dedicated data centers.
How is the availability and performance of the HR-Suite ensured?
Our scaled, virtualized servers are monitored automatically around the clock. If parameters are exceeded, alerts are immediately sent to the internal IT operations team. In addition, monthly security updates and patches are carried out beforehand in test environments. Critical patches are implemented within the shortest possible time, guaranteeing "minimal downtime". There has never been a cyber incident since Umantis was founded. Thanks to our multi-secured systems, the few unplanned downtimes have always been in the single-digit minute range.
How do we handle personal data?
The Umantis HR-Suite Flex allows the customer to implement data processing procedures in compliance with current data protection regulations (such as GDPR, Swiss DPA). Data protection is firmly integrated into the processes - both in the context of support and software development. There is also a central point of contact for data protection at datenschutz@umantis.com, which ensures a high level of availability and rapid support for data protection issues.
What data protection regulations apply to the HR-Suite?
The Umantis HR-Suite Flex is based on the current data protection regulations such as the GDPR and the Swiss DPA. Customers can use the SaaS solution in compliance with data protection regulations, which is ensured by structured processes and a comprehensive data protection management system.
How do we support you in complying with the GDPR?
Compliance with the GDPR is actively supported by technical and organizational measures. For example, the principles of privacy by design and by default are already taken into account during system development and the default settings. These data protection measures are firmly anchored in the approval process for the SaaS solution. It is also possible to select data protection-friendly default settings, the configuration of which is described in detail in the free online help.
What measures do we take to control access to sensitive data?
A comprehensive package of measures is implemented to control access to sensitive data. In addition to the obligation of employees to maintain data confidentiality, there are comprehensive regulations and instructions, such as the clean desk policy, regulations for home and mobile offices and the strict classification of information to ensure data security.
FAQ
Where is your data hosted?
Your Umantis SaaS solution, including your databases, is operated securely in a dedicated data center. NTT Switzerland SA manages the network components, the storage (NetApp storage) and hosts the Umantis server systems in ISO-certified, dedicated data centers. Umantis therefore uses data centers in Switzerland.
How do we guarantee the security of your data?
Umantis HR-Suite Flex takes the security of customer data fully into account. Our backup and at-rest data is encrypted with LUKS1 cipher: aes-xts-plain64 keysize: 256 bits. Daily, weekly and monthly backups are also made. These backups are deleted after specified periods.
For particularly high security requirements, the system with NetApp Storage offers secure deletion of customer data through immediate overwriting and a comprehensive data carrier deletion process.
Which certifications and compliance standards do our data centers meet?
The Umantis server systems are hosted by NTT Switzerland SA in ISO-certified, dedicated data centers.
How is the availability and performance of the HR-Suite ensured?
Our scaled, virtualized servers are monitored automatically around the clock. If parameters are exceeded, alerts are immediately sent to the internal IT operations team. In addition, monthly security updates and patches are carried out beforehand in test environments. Critical patches are implemented within the shortest possible time, guaranteeing "minimal downtime". There has never been a cyber incident since Umantis was founded. Thanks to our multi-secured systems, the few unplanned downtimes have always been in the single-digit minute range.
How do we handle personal data?
The Umantis HR-Suite Flex allows the customer to implement data processing procedures in compliance with current data protection regulations (such as GDPR, Swiss DPA). Data protection is firmly integrated into the processes - both in the context of support and software development. There is also a central point of contact for data protection at datenschutz@umantis.com, which ensures a high level of availability and rapid support for data protection issues.
What data protection regulations apply to the HR-Suite?
The Umantis HR-Suite Flex is based on the current data protection regulations such as the GDPR and the Swiss DPA. Customers can use the SaaS solution in compliance with data protection regulations, which is ensured by structured processes and a comprehensive data protection management system.
How do we support you in complying with the GDPR?
Compliance with the GDPR is actively supported by technical and organizational measures. For example, the principles of privacy by design and by default are already taken into account during system development and the default settings. These data protection measures are firmly anchored in the approval process for the SaaS solution. It is also possible to select data protection-friendly default settings, the configuration of which is described in detail in the free online help.
What measures do we take to control access to sensitive data?
A comprehensive package of measures is implemented to control access to sensitive data. In addition to the obligation of employees to maintain data confidentiality, there are comprehensive regulations and instructions, such as the clean desk policy, regulations for home and mobile offices and the strict classification of information to ensure data security.