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[Canada] Increase in job ads including salary information
24 Jul 26
[UK] Agency Director’s £900K+ tax liability upheld
24 Jul 26
[Kuwait] Public-private employment divide persists
24 Jul 26
[Nigeria] ICPC uncovers 908 fake workers across federal ministries, departments and agencies
24 Jul 26
[US] New payroll data shows Gen Z women losing job market ground to men (and AI is not to blame!)
23 Jul 26
[Canada] Canada Post $30.8m boss bonuses despite $1.57b deficit
23 Jul 26
[UK] AI optimism increasing among CFOs
23 Jul 26
[Kenya] Fintechs replace payday loans with earned wage access solutions
23 Jul 26
[Nigeria] Final forfeiture order to recover N941.9m from IPPIS ghost workers
20 Jul 26
[Canada] Increase in job ads including salary information
24 Jul 26
[UK] Agency Director’s £900K+ tax liability upheld
24 Jul 26
[Kuwait] Public-private employment divide persists
24 Jul 26
[Nigeria] ICPC uncovers 908 fake workers across federal ministries, departments and agencies
24 Jul 26
[US] New payroll data shows Gen Z women losing job market ground to men (and AI is not to blame!)
23 Jul 26
[Canada] Canada Post $30.8m boss bonuses despite $1.57b deficit
23 Jul 26
[UK] AI optimism increasing among CFOs
23 Jul 26
[Kenya] Fintechs replace payday loans with earned wage access solutions
23 Jul 26
[Nigeria] Final forfeiture order to recover N941.9m from IPPIS ghost workers
20 Jul 26

United Kingdom

EMEA

[UK] Increasing AE contributions could cut low earners’ take-home pay by 4% - young woman looks through empty purse, impact of increasing AE contributions

[UK] Increasing AE contributions could cut low earners’ take-home pay by 4% [UK] Increasing AE contributions could cut low earners’ take-home pay by 4%

In addition, the AE earnings trigger would drop from £10,000 to £4,000, while the eligible age would be reduced from...
23 Jul 2026
[Germany] Digital payroll deadline looms as federal court narrows pay rise tactics - payroll paperwork manual payroll, incoming payroll changes Germany

[Germany] Digital payroll deadline looms as federal court narrows pay rise tactics [Germany] Digital payroll deadline looms as federal court narrows pay rise tactics

Compliance will be checked by the German Pension Insurance (Deutsche Rentenversicherung) during its electronically supported audits (euBP).  
21 Jul 2026
[UK] Contractors extimate IR35 has cost them £44,000 - IR35 concept with buildings and people, the impact and cost of IR35 on UK contractors

[UK] Contractors extimate IR35 has cost them £44,000 [UK] Contractors extimate IR35 has cost them £44,000

Under the reform, contractors’ clients become responsible for determining whether the service provided was carried out in a manner reflective...
17 Jul 2026

APAC

[Australia] Fair pay for early educators locked in - early years educator and children play, Australian government commits further resources to early educator pay

[Australia] Fair pay for early childhood educators locked in [Australia] Fair pay for early childhood educators locked in

This investment will be tied to a commitment from Child Care Centres to limit fee increases.
23 Jul 2026
[Australia and New Zealand] CTM admits underpayments as financial challenges continue - manager working out profits and losses, CTM admits payroll errors in New Zealand and Australia

[Australia and New Zealand] CTM admits underpayments as financial challenges continue [Australia and New Zealand] CTM admits underpayments as financial challenges continue

CTM identified a payroll issue “relating to the interpretation and application of certain provisions” during the period 2019-2026.
17 Jul 2026
[Singapore] Nearly 90% of expats cite favourable tax policies as reason for relocating - Singapore business district in striking light, Singapore's tax policies are a longterm draw for expats

[Singapore] Nearly 90% of expats cite favourable tax policies as reason for relocating [Singapore] Nearly 90% of expats cite favourable tax policies as reason for relocating

An overwhelming majority of 96 per cent reported earning and saving more by working in Singapore than they could in...
16 Jul 2026

AFRICA

[Congo] Workers at Ebola treatment centre in northeast strike over unpaid salaries - epidemiologist at microscope with samples, strikes at northeast Congo Ebola treatment centre

[Congo] Workers at Ebola treatment centre in northeast strike over unpaid salaries [Congo] Workers at Ebola treatment centre in northeast strike over unpaid salaries

Since May, Congo has been battling a new wave of the virus. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention...
15 Jul 2026
[South Africa] Auto assessment warning for expats overseas - South African banknote torn into shape of South Africa, South African expats warned of auto-assessment obligations

[South Africa] Auto assessment warning for expats overseas [South Africa] Auto assessment warning for expats overseas

Offshore income and foreign assets are critical considerations for expats who remain South African tax residents on SARS’ records.  
13 Jul 2026
[Kenya] DCI payroll fraud crackdown to probe altered employee records - Nairobi Business District with government buildings, Keyan government payroll fraud investigation DCI

[Kenya] DCI payroll fraud crackdown to probe altered employee records [Kenya] DCI payroll fraud crackdown to probe altered employee records

Mohamed Amin shared details during a media interview with Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Geoffrey Ruku.  
10 Jul 2026

AMERICAS

[Canada] Wagepoint launches new growth program for accountants and bookkeepers - accountant using national database, Wagepoint announces WagePro+

[Canada] Wagepoint launches new growth program for accountants and bookkeepers [Canada] Wagepoint launches new growth program for accountants and bookkeepers

Wagepoint believes that burden is causing an increasing number of entrepreneurs to rely on accountants and bookkeepers for payroll support....
20 Jul 2026
[US] Calls for more rigorous IDOC oversight following payroll fraud guilty plea - Illinois state government building, payroll fraud highlights oversight needs at IDOC

[US] Calls for more rigorous IDOC oversight following payroll fraud guilty plea [US] Calls for more rigorous IDOC oversight following payroll fraud guilty plea

The Illinois Department of Corrections received nearly $2.6 billion in taxpayer funds in the fiscal year 2027 operating budget.  
17 Jul 2026
[Canada] ADP monthly pay tracking indicator for labour market and payroll insights - ADP logo on building exterior, ADP to launch monthly pay tracking indicator in Canada

[Canada] ADP monthly pay tracking indicator for labour market and payroll insights [Canada] ADP monthly pay tracking indicator for labour market and payroll insights

The recurring data series will sit alongside the official monthly labour force survey and payroll indicators released by the national...
10 Jul 2026

MIDDLE EAST

[Kuwait] Foreign workers permitted to switch employers early over labour violations - office worker Kuwait, Kuwait will let expat workers switch employers early

[Kuwait] Foreign workers permitted to switch employers early over labour violations [Kuwait] Foreign workers permitted to switch employers early over labour violations

The move aims to strengthen worker protections and hold employers more accountable for labour law compliance.  
02 Jul 2026
[Saudi Arabia] Work permit adjustment deadline extended to year-end - stamping approving documents permits, Ministry of Human Resources extends work permit adjustment deadline

[Saudi Arabia] Work permit adjustment deadline extended to year-end [Saudi Arabia] Work permit adjustment deadline extended to year-end

The extension applies to expat workers whose work permits expired more than 12 months ago, and workers who have not...
02 Jul 2026
[Oman] Expats will receive sick leave insurance cover from July 19 - expat contruction workers Muscat Oman, sick leave insurance cover for expatriates in Oman

[Oman] Expats will receive sick leave insurance cover from July 19 [Oman] Expats will receive sick leave insurance cover from July 19

Under the decision, the Sick Leave and Extraordinary Leave Insurance rule will apply to all non-Omani employees working in state...
30 Jun 2026

GLOBAL

[Global] UKG announces that Afni uses its Workforce Operating Platform to unify workforce data - workforce management platform, AFNI uses UKG's Workforce Operating Platform for global workforce unity

[Global] UKG announces Afni uses its Workforce Operating Platform to unify workforce data [Global] UKG announces Afni uses its Workforce Operating Platform to unify workforce data

Afni has more than 10,000 employees across the US, the Philippines, and Mexico and, according to UKG, relies on the...
16 Jul 2026
[Global] Microsoft’s 'significant restructure' lays off 4,800 people and shrinks Xbox - Microsoft HQ exterior with sign, Microsoft layoffs hit Xbox hardest

[Global] Microsoft’s 'significant restructure' lays off 4,800 people and hits Xbox hard [Global] Microsoft’s 'significant restructure' lays off 4,800 people and hits Xbox hard

Amy Coleman - executive vice president at Microsoft - informed employees that Microsoft needed to focus on areas that can...
13 Jul 2026
[Global] Darwinbox and Neeyamo form strategic partnership - payroll and HR workers, Darwinbox and Neeyamo partner for unified payroll and HR platform

[Global] Darwinbox and Neeyamo form strategic partnership [Global] Darwinbox and Neeyamo form strategic partnership

HR often scales on a unified platform as organisations expand internationally, while payroll remains fragmented across local providers.
10 Jul 2026

CONTRIBUTED ARTICLES

[EMEA] Heatwave impacting payroll as Europe sees temperatures soar - melting office equipment on desk in sunny office, ADP heatwave payroll problems, heatwave impacting payroll

[EMEA] Heatwave impacts payroll as Europe sees temperatures soar [EMEA] Heatwave impacts payroll as Europe sees temperatures soar

Losing valuable team members at the wrong time in a pay cycle can have a hugely detrimental effect, and any...
25 Jun 2026

ADP: POTENTIAL OF PAYROLL

Make payroll more rewarding

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 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 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? - payroll and RSU, RSU arrangements and payroll, payroll departments and RSU

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, global mobility taxes, tax corner, global mobility UK

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 - pensions, UK pensions, auto-enrolment, pensions and tax, pension scheme

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