AMERICAS

[Brazil] $352 million in new payroll loans issued under revamped rules [Brazil] $352 million in new payroll loans issued under revamped rules

The lenders have already issued more than 1.2 million loans under the scheme with interest rates ranging from 1.5 per...
02 Apr 2025

[US] Trump signs order to modernise disbursements and cease issuing paper cheques [US] Trump signs order to modernise disbursements and cease issuing paper cheques

The move will see the government transition to electronic funds transfer (EFT) methods such as direct deposit, debit and credit...
27 Mar 2025

[US] IBM to cut 9,000 jobs as workforce relocates overseas [US] IBM to cut 9,000 jobs as workforce relocates overseas

Their impact will affect multiple divisions, including IBM’s Cloud Classic unit.
27 Mar 2025

[Canada] Employment insurance measures for workers impacted by foreign tariffs [Canada] Employment insurance measures for workers impacted by foreign tariffs

On its website, the Government states that such tariffs will hurt Canadian workers and employers and pose a significant challenge...
25 Mar 2025

[Canada] Manitoba’s female workforce works an extra 3 months to reach pay parity [Canada] Manitoba’s female workforce works an extra 3 months to reach pay parity

According to the Manitoba Equal Pay Day Coalition, Manitoba women have to work an average of 444 days to earn...
21 Mar 2025

[US] Rippling sues Deel alleging corporate espionage [US] Rippling sues Deel alleging corporate espionage

In the complaint, Rippling alleges that Deel hired a mole in its Dublin office to uncover Rippling’s trade secrets and...
17 Mar 2025

[Barbados] Landmark paternity leave introduced and maternity benefits extended [Barbados] Landmark paternity leave introduced and maternity benefits extended

Maternity leave will increase from its current rate of 12 weeks to 14 weeks for single births and 17 weeks...
13 Mar 2025