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New York payroll processing and construction firms charged with wage theft

New York payroll processing and construction firms charged with wage theft New York payroll processing and construction firms charged with wage theft

They allegedly tried to cheat at least 520 workers out of more than $1.7 million in wages and benefits.
23 May 2018
Liberian doctors and dentists threaten strike over payroll errors

Liberian doctors and dentists threaten strike over payroll errors Liberian doctors and dentists threaten strike over payroll errors

Serious consequences have been threatened by July if their demands are not met quickly.
22 May 2018
Seattle introduces poll tax for big business to support disadvantaged communities

Seattle introduces poll tax for big business to support disadvantaged communities Seattle introduces poll tax for big business to support disadvantaged communities

Big companies will be required to pay an annual tax of US$275 per employee.
22 May 2018
India tightens up on tax evasion

India tightens up on tax evasion India tightens up on tax evasion

The number of cases filed in court by the tax authorities has quadrupled to more than 4,500.
21 May 2018
Finland’s ‘activation model’ slashes unemployment benefits for thousands

Finland’s ‘activation model’ slashes unemployment benefits for thousands Finland’s ‘activation model’ slashes unemployment benefits for thousands

The aim of the controversial system is to boost the number of people receiving a basic income allowance.
21 May 2018
France to scrap 30% ‘exit tax’ on top earners to attract foreign investors

France to scrap 30% ‘exit tax’ on top earners to attract foreign investors France to scrap 30% ‘exit tax’ on top earners to attract foreign investors

Macron’s measures continue to attract criticism amid complaints that he is the “president of the rich”.
18 May 2018
California tightens up definition of ‘independent contractor’

California tightens up definition of ‘independent contractor’ California tightens up definition of ‘independent contractor’

The misclassification of workers costs the state roughly US$7 billion in lost payroll taxes each year.
18 May 2018
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