EMEA

[EU] MEPs seek new law to protect workers’ mental and physical health [EU] MEPs seek new law to protect workers’ mental and physical health

The proposal will be preceded by an impact assessment, including a look at existing legislation.  
03 Sep 2026

[UK] Paid police paternity leave set to double, now military families seek a change [UK] Paid police paternity leave set to double, now military families seek a change

Prior to the change, just a quarter of forces offered two weeks’ full pay, with others offering one week on...
29 Aug 2026

[Spain] Airbus workers continue strike action while awaiting pay agreement [Spain] Airbus workers continue strike action while awaiting pay agreement

According to a UGT statement, a prior meeting on August 25 was suspended at the multinational's request so it could...
28 Aug 2026

APAC

[Japan] Landmark crypto law passed as stablecoin payroll workers continue without tax rules [Japan] Landmark crypto law passed as stablecoin payroll workers continue without tax rules

Thousands of workers receive JPYC yen stablecoins as payroll, retailers accept them at checkouts, and the country's three largest banks...
28 Aug 2026

[Singapore] WasabiCard expands global payout service to 30 fiat currencies [Singapore] WasabiCard expands global payout service to 30 fiat currencies

The expanded service includes multi-currency payouts to eligible recipients through supported bank accounts and other receiving methods.
27 Aug 2026

[Hong Kong] Government to finalise heat-stress warning system optimisation by month-end [Hong Kong] Government to finalise heat-stress warning system optimisation by month-end

The secretary confirmed that experts from the Labour Department and Hong Kong Observatory are currently reviewing potential enhancements.
19 Aug 2026

AFRICA

[Africa] South Africa first to get Deel’s dollar wallet for African freelancers [Africa] South Africa first to get Deel’s dollar wallet for African freelancers

Africa was listed in Deel’s original June 2026 rollout roadmap as a planned phase, alongside Latin America, APAC and MENA.
03 Sep 2026

[Nigeria] Rivers State payroll verification exercise approved [Nigeria] Rivers State payroll verification exercise approved

The verification exercise was designed to eliminate ghost workers, strengthen accountability in the public service and ensure that public funds...
27 Aug 2026

[South Africa] Tshwane budget now ‘funded’ but R2bn staff cost requirement gap remains [South Africa] Tshwane budget now ‘funded’ but R2bn staff cost requirement gap remains

It says it has begun a detailed reconciliation to determine actual staff costs and that work is underway “to unpack...
19 Aug 2026

AMERICAS

[US] School district addresses payroll errors triggered by relocation [US] School district addresses payroll errors triggered by relocation

The payroll issues at Dayton Public Schools (DPS) arose after a relocation and a change in HR leadership.  
27 Aug 2026

[US] Humaans expands into payroll and accelerates growth [US] Humaans expands into payroll and accelerates growth

Humaans has continued to build on its core system of record, in recent years offering organisations more ways to manage...
27 Aug 2026

[Canada] Feedback sought on CRA T1 adjustment delays [Canada] Feedback sought on CRA T1 adjustment delays

The CRA's service standard for complex T1 adjustment requests is 20 weeks. As of May 14, 2026, the agency was...
25 Aug 2026

MIDDLE EAST

[Kuwait] Public-private employment divide persists [Kuwait] Public-private employment divide persists

Citizen employment is concentrated in government jobs while expats continue to dominate private-sector employment.
24 Jul 2026

[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 [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

GLOBAL

[Global] Asure launches Enterprise Payroll Tax and Treasury Solutions on AWS Marketplace [Global] Asure launches Enterprise Payroll Tax and Treasury Solutions on AWS Marketplace

This strategic move will allow Asure to actively co-sell its specialised financial infrastructure to AWS’s base of 330,000 enterprise customers.
25 Aug 2026

[Global] Mesh partners with Deel for secure global stablecoin payroll [Global] Mesh partners with Deel for secure global stablecoin payroll

With more of the workforce opting into stablecoin earnings, its advocates say that verification is what lets that choice scale...
22 Aug 2026

[Global] eToro partners with Papaya Global for payroll-linked investing expansion [Global] eToro partners with Papaya Global for payroll-linked investing expansion

Earlier in 2026, eToro explored the acquisition of wealth technology firms and considered a banking licence as part of a...
09 Aug 2026

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