EMEA

[Hungary] Government scales back promised 13% minimum wage hike [Hungary] Government scales back promised 13% minimum wage hike

Minister of National Economy Márton Nagy said that in the current economic climate, a more realistic increase would be around...
08 Sep 2025

[UK] Fastest-paced job cuts in four years as wage growth stalls [UK] Fastest-paced job cuts in four years as wage growth stalls

This is the steepest decline since autumn 2021, as businesses wrangle rising costs from spring budget measures.  
08 Sep 2025

[Montenegro] Obligatory severance payments and longer annual leave for disabled workers [Montenegro] Obligatory severance payments and longer annual leave for disabled workers

Where that is not possible, disabled employees will be granted other rights in line with the law and the service-level...
08 Sep 2025

APAC

[APAC] EX3 officially launches operations in India [APAC] EX3 officially launches operations in India

The expansion is the latest step in its commitment to helping organisations navigate the complexities of global payroll, compliance, and...
03 Sep 2025

[Japan] Prefectures break with labour ministry over minimum wage [Japan] Prefectures break with labour ministry over minimum wage

These prefectures are opting to pay above the recommended minimum, as inflation continues to impact pay and cause a decline...
27 Aug 2025

[Malaysia] Recognition for sign language interpreters in Gig Worker Bill [Malaysia] Recognition for sign language interpreters in Gig Worker Bill

The Malaysian Sign Language Interpreters and Translators National Organisation (JUPEBIM) called the government’s move “timely and progressive”.  
25 Aug 2025

AFRICA

[Nigeria] 21-day ultimatum for unpaid Kaduna State minimum wage [Nigeria] 21-day ultimatum for unpaid Kaduna State minimum wage

The move was announced after an emergency meeting of the union’s State Executive Council in Kaduna.   
08 Sep 2025

[South Africa] SARS pursues wealthy expats working overseas [South Africa] SARS pursues wealthy expats working overseas

Affected South Africans could receive a detailed audit letter from SARS requesting payslips for a specific period, full payroll reconciliations,...
03 Sep 2025

[Ghana] Firm action against officers responsible for payroll infractions [Ghana] Firm action against officers responsible for payroll infractions

Mr Ampem said the long-standing practice of paying allowances and salaries to individuals who have not worked must stop immediately....
27 Aug 2025

AMERICAS

[Canada] 51% of employees say bills go unpaid when payroll errors occur [Canada] 51% of employees say bills go unpaid when payroll errors occur

The survey also found that 74 per cent of employees would feel negatively toward their workplace if a paycheque was...
05 Sep 2025

[US] Nearly half of workers earn under $25 per hour [US] Nearly half of workers earn under $25 per hour

The findings underscore what the group describes as a critical need for a $25 to $30 minimum wage.  
03 Sep 2025

[US] Workday partners with Chime for enhanced financial wellness tools [US] Workday partners with Chime for enhanced financial wellness tools

Under the agreement’s terms, Workday will integrate the Chime Workplace solution into its employee benefits platform, Workday Wellness.
27 Aug 2025

MIDDLE EAST

[Middle East] Over 78% of GCC workforce are expats [Middle East] Over 78% of GCC workforce are expats

GCC Assistant Secretary General for Economic and Development Affairs Khaled Al-Sunaidi emphasised the importance of the labour sector as a...
05 Sep 2025

[Saudi Arabia] Professional accreditation for expatriate workforce [Saudi Arabia] Professional accreditation for expatriate workforce

According to the ministry, the program has achieved 100 per cent coverage of targeted countries. It now encompasses more than...
27 Aug 2025

[Saudi Arabia] Unreasonable wages and delays will trigger violations under Mudad system [Saudi Arabia] Unreasonable wages and delays will trigger violations under Mudad system

Other violations include failing to enter the basic wage in designated fields, failing to pay the wage, or lacking any...
14 Aug 2025

GLOBAL

[Global] ADP reveals new AI-driven features for HR's biggest challenges [Global] ADP reveals new AI-driven features for HR's biggest challenges

The latest enhancements to Workforce Now, ADP Global Payroll and ADP Lyric HCM focus on eliminating time-consuming manual processes such...
05 Sep 2025

[Global] Deel announces AI Workforce for payroll and HR teams [Global] Deel announces AI Workforce for payroll and HR teams

San Francisco-based Deel said that AI Workforce will allow businesses to easily add AI agents to a company’s workflow, surfacing...
26 Aug 2025

[Global] Nvidia CEO personally checks salaries of entire workforce [Global] Nvidia CEO personally checks salaries of entire workforce

The tech billionaire described the practice as a key part of his management strategy that has even helped the company’s...
13 Aug 2025

CONTRIBUTED ARTICLES

Why resilient payment processes are integral to global payroll Why resilient payment processes are integral to global payroll

From fluctuating exchange rates and real-time payment demands to regulatory changes and data insights, payroll providers are under pressure to...
23 Jul 2025

Latest From the States: ‘The Bill’, EWA, and New Exposure Vectors Latest From the States: ‘The Bill’, EWA, and New Exposure Vectors

On the earned wage access (EWA) front, Indiana and Maryland passed legislation in June that regulates EWA, also known as...
25 Jun 2025

[US] Is Earned Wage Access Reaching a Critical Juncture? [US] Is Earned Wage Access Reaching a Critical Juncture?

  With the Trump Administration now in office, the CFPB's proposed position concerning EWA is on hold, with a high...
10 Apr 2025

ADP: POTENTIAL OF PAYROLL

Make payroll more rewarding Make payroll more rewarding

Even though it’s a large part of company spend, the importance of controlling payroll is often overlooked. The pandemic changed...
08 Dec 2021

Turn challenges into opportunities Turn challenges into opportunities

Often, payroll only gets the attention it deserves at times of major upheaval. Unfortunately, that may also be for all...
08 Dec 2021

Get the payroll your business needs Get the payroll your business needs

A four-step guide to getting more from your payroll. 
16 Nov 2021

TAX CORNER

Restricted stock units: how should payroll manage? Restricted stock units: how should payroll manage?

In this brief article, I set out an overview of RSU and also the steps that payroll should take when...
05 Jun 2023

Globally mobile employees and share schemes Globally mobile employees and share schemes

Share schemes are seen as a way of both retaining and incentivising employees.
08 Aug 2022

Pension contributions for globally mobile employees: a taxing challenge Pension contributions for globally mobile employees: a taxing challenge

Making contributions to a pension scheme is normally one of the most tax-efficient ways of saving in any country.
06 Jun 2022