Singapore: CPF Older-Worker Contribution Rate Step-Up and OW Ceiling Change For 2026

MOM/CPF confirm next increase to CPF rates for workers >55 to 65 from January 1, 2026, and monthly Ordinary Wage ceiling rises to SGD 8,000.

Dec 3, 2025 1 min read

Vietnam: Regional Minimum Wage Increased By Decree For Jan 1, 2026

Decree 293/2025/NĐ-CP sets new regional monthly and hourly minimum wages from 1/1/2026, with full text and region annex posted on the policy portal.

Dec 3, 2025 1 min read

Vietnam: PIT Family-Deduction Thresholds Raised For 2026

Deductions increase to VND 15.5 m (taxpayer) and VND 6.2 m (dependent), effective for the 2026 tax year.

Dec 3, 2025 1 min read

France: Reform of Self-Employed Social-Contribution Base and Scales

URSSAF details the reform of the assessment base and scales for independent workers (hors auto-entrepreneurs), to apply when regularising 2025 contributions during 2026 declarations

Dec 3, 2025 1 min read

United Kingdom: National Living Wage/NMW Rates For April 2026 Announced

Government accepted LPC recommendations. From April 2026, the National Living Wage for age 21+ will be £12.71 (with other bands uplifted)

Dec 3, 2025 1 min read

United States: 2026 Social Security Wage Base Set at $184,500

SSA confirmed the 2026 OASDI contribution and benefit base used for FICA (6.2% employee + 6.2% employer up to the base)

Dec 3, 2025 1 min read

Leveraging Employer of Record for Hiring & Business Growth in Romania

Romania, in Eastern Europe, has transformed past challenges into momentum and now shows some of Europe’s strongest economic growth.

Dec 3, 2025 14 min read

Mercans’ Guide to Hiring Employees in Finland

Renowned for its exceptional education system, cutting-edge technology, and stunning landscapes, Finland also boasts an efficient and well-regulated labor market.

Dec 1, 2025 12 min read

Understanding Employer Laws in Norway

Norwegian employment law is renowned for its strong focus on employee rights and fair labor practices, which contribute to Norway’s high standard of living and worker satisfaction.

Nov 28, 2025 8 min read

Mercans Named Leader in Payroll Transformation

This marks the third consecutive year that Mercans has achieved a Leader position, covering 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Nov 28, 2025 2 min read

Top Features of Payroll Platforms in the UK

As digital demands rise - especially in HR and finance - UK companies are turning to payroll platforms that deliver sharper efficiency, precision, and flexibility.

Nov 26, 2025 7 min read

United Arab Emirates: Official Private-Sector Holidays Announced (Paid Leave Impact)

MOHRE confirmed December 1–2, 2025 as official holidays for the private sector. This affects paid leave/wage scheduling and WPS timing for December runs

Nov 25, 2025 1 min read