EMEA

[UK] Jobs excluded from new National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rises [UK] Jobs excluded from new National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rises

The UK Government outlined 15 jobs that will not be entitled to the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage.
16 Jan 2025

[Spain] Labour costs rise 18.5% more than gross salaries over five-year period [Spain] Labour costs rise 18.5% more than gross salaries over five-year period

For an average salary of €26,555 gross per year, the associated additional labour cost would be €9,340; totalling €35,900 by...
16 Jan 2025

[UK] Startup founders receive Europe’s lowest salaries [UK] Startup founders receive Europe’s lowest salaries

The dramatic disparity comes despite UK startups acquiring a third of Europe’s VC funding last year; as much as French...
13 Jan 2025

APAC

[Australia] Early Childhood Education and Care Worker Retention Payment [Australia] Early Childhood Education and Care Worker Retention Payment

The Payment is administered by the Department of Education. Its website has further information about the Payment and how to...
09 Jan 2025

[Australia] New criminal underpayment laws now in force [Australia] New criminal underpayment laws now in force

From January 1, 2025, intentionally underpaying an employee’s wages or entitlements can be considered a criminal offence.
03 Jan 2025

AFRICA

[Egypt] New social protection package will increase minimum wage and tax thresholds [Egypt] New social protection package will increase minimum wage and tax thresholds

According to two government sources, the package is expected to be approved by March or after directives have been received...
13 Jan 2025

[Liberia] Civil Service Agency investigates alleged Lower House payroll mismanagement [Liberia] Civil Service Agency investigates alleged Lower House payroll mismanagement

The agency called for a thorough investigation and emphasised the importance of transparency and accountability in the management of public...
03 Jan 2025

[Nigeria] Withholding Tax Regulations now in effect [Nigeria] Withholding Tax Regulations now in effect

The revised regulations - approved by President Bola Tinubu in July 2024 and published in the Official Gazette in October...
03 Jan 2025

AMERICAS

[US] Tech salaries failed to keep up with inflation in 2024 [US] Tech salaries failed to keep up with inflation in 2024

Tech workers with AI expertise saw an 18 per cent salary boost above their counterparts.
16 Jan 2025

[Mexico] Reform to Federal Labor Law related to digital platforms [Mexico] Reform to Federal Labor Law related to digital platforms

The amendments update Federal Labor Law to regulate digital platforms, ensuring standardised labour conditions and rights for gig economy workers. ...
16 Jan 2025

[US] Paychex will buy Paycor in $4.1 billion deal [US] Paychex will buy Paycor in $4.1 billion deal

The acquisition is part of the HR management firm's moves to broaden its AI capabilities and consolidate its market share....
09 Jan 2025

MIDDLE EAST

[Saudi Arabia] Stricter work visa rules for Indian workers come into force [Saudi Arabia] Stricter work visa rules for Indian workers come into force

Indian workers, including women, are a key part of Saudi Arabia's labour market and send or bring remittances back to...
13 Jan 2025

[Syria] Government will raise public sector salaries by 400% in February [Syria] Government will raise public sector salaries by 400% in February

The measures form part of a broader strategy by Syria's new caretaker government to stabilise the country's economy following 13...
06 Jan 2025

[Bahrain] Labour Fund rule amended by royal decree [Bahrain] Labour Fund rule amended by royal decree

His Majesty King Hamad ratified and issued Law No 14 of 2024 amending Article 4 of Law No 57 of...
03 Jan 2025

GLOBAL

[Global] Papaya Global launches new AI Solutions [Global] Papaya Global launches new AI Solutions

Papaya Global’s new AI-powered solutions run on four central pillars.
23 Dec 2024

[Global] Global Payments explores divesting payroll and Active Network businesses [Global] Global Payments explores divesting payroll and Active Network businesses

It is unclear how much the company would get for the businesses. Global Payments bought Active Network assets for around...
29 Nov 2024

[Global] EY launches next-gen Integrated Global Payroll Solution [Global] EY launches next-gen Integrated Global Payroll Solution

Managing payroll for a growing international workforce has become more complex and time-consuming in recent years.
21 Nov 2024

CONTRIBUTED ARTICLES

Analysis: What Trump’s Win Means for Payroll Analysis: What Trump’s Win Means for Payroll

In general, former President Trump’s win in the 2024 election means his earlier efforts to break down the administrative state...
07 Nov 2024

Speaking Up for Payroll: July's Global IT Outage Speaking Up for Payroll: July's Global IT Outage

On air and in print the reporting was considered and, for the most part, correct. But behind the scenes, I...
04 Aug 2024

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