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[Italy] Digital initiative addresses payroll transparency crisis after tax reform [Italy] Digital initiative addresses payroll transparency crisis after tax reform

For the average Italian worker, the transition from Gross Annual Salary (RAL) to net monthly income has become convoluted.
24 Feb 2026

[UK] Small businesses owed £70 billion in late payments [UK] Small businesses owed £70 billion in late payments

More than a year since the government introduced the Fair Payment Code to encourage better payment practices, late payment continues...
24 Feb 2026

[Ireland] €7bn in public sector payroll and pensions was processed in 2024 [Ireland] €7bn in public sector payroll and pensions was processed in 2024

The NSSO is a shared services provider for government departments and public bodies in Ireland. It manages payroll, pensions, HR...
20 Feb 2026

[Northern Ireland] MLAs warned of rising ‘in-work poverty’ [Northern Ireland] MLAs warned of rising ‘in-work poverty’

The Communities Committee at Stormont heard that labour market “change is needed” and that a “conversation” must be had with...
19 Feb 2026

[UK] Lloyds boss acknowledges concern over use of staff data in pay negotiations [UK] Lloyds boss acknowledges concern over use of staff data in pay negotiations

The group was reportedly found to have examined the data of staff banking with Lloyds, along with the savings rates...
19 Feb 2026

[Estonia] Union seeking 20% increase to cultural workers' minimum salary [Estonia] Union seeking 20% increase to cultural workers' minimum salary

Maris Rosenthal - an Estonian Employees' Unions' Confederation (TALO) board member - said the talks would resume where they left...
18 Feb 2026

[UK] Bailiffs used to pursue NHS staff for overpayments after payroll errors [UK] Bailiffs used to pursue NHS staff for overpayments after payroll errors

According to NHS data obtained by Freedom of Information requests, referrals to bailiffs to collect overpaid wages rose from 1,807...
18 Feb 2026