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Hungary to exempt mothers of four from income tax for life Hungary to exempt mothers of four from income tax for life

The country is desperately trying to boost a dwindling birth rate without turning to immigration.
20 Feb 2019

Workers bring Belgium to halt over alleged cap on minimum wage rises Workers bring Belgium to halt over alleged cap on minimum wage rises

The strike was organised by three of the country’s unions that represent four million people.
19 Feb 2019

US government shutdown causes taxpayer chaos US government shutdown causes taxpayer chaos

To make matters worse, the average tax refund was down 8% on last year.
19 Feb 2019

Questions raised over economic impact of Spain’s minimum wage hike Questions raised over economic impact of Spain’s minimum wage hike

While various countries have increased their minimum to boost growth, the effect has been negative in South Korea.
19 Feb 2019

Allsec Technologies to provide Samsung with payroll software in 28 countries Allsec Technologies to provide Samsung with payroll software in 28 countries

The HR tech provider’s applications will be integrated with the South Korean giant’s ERP systems.
15 Feb 2019

UK average wage picture very mixed, despite rising overall UK average wage picture very mixed, despite rising overall

Unsurprisingly, London’s salaries are still on the rise, but workers in the South West of England did well too.
15 Feb 2019