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Jan 18, 2022 4 min read

The Power of Data Lakes

Solving your global payroll challenge Payroll cannot work without accurate and timely HR data. Yet, getting HR data obtained from various sources directly into payroll software has been a challenge for decades.

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Mercans Secures Leader Status in Global Managed Payroll Services – ISG Provider Lens™ 2024

Mercans emerged as a Leader in this comprehensive evaluation, highlighting our robust market presence, innovative solutions, and our ability to deliver comprehensive payroll technology solutions globally!

Sep 18, 2024 3 min read
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Portugal – Changes in tax rates for September and October 2024

The Portuguese Tributary and Customs Authority has published new withholding tax tables for the “Azores”, “Mainland” and “Madeira” regions, effective 1 September 2024 to 31 October 2024.

Sep 13, 2024 1 min read
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New Income-tax Slab Rates, New Deduction Limits and Employer Contribution Rates

On the 16th of August 2024, the President of India approved the 2024/25 Budget. The budget was presented by the Finance Minister on the 23rd of July 2024. The Budget introduces new Income-tax slabs, rates, new deduction limits and employer contribution rates.

Aug 29, 2024 1 min read
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Mercans Obtains Approval of its’ Binding Corporate Rules

Following the approval by European data protection authorities, Mercans is proud to be the first company in its payroll technology sector to obtain Binding Corporate Rules (BCR).

Aug 20, 2024 2 min read
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Pakistan – New Minimum Wage and Amended EOBI Contributions – 1 July 2024

The Pakistani government announced a change in the minimum wage on 12 June 2024. The is became effective on 1 July 2024, after being formally approved on 28 June 2024. The revised EOBI contribution amounts are the consequence of the new minimum wage.

Aug 8, 2024 1 min read
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Angola – Rules for Carrying Out Foreign Exchange Transaction By A Natural Person – 9 April 2023

On 9 March 2023, the National Bank of Angola published notice 2/13 in the Diário da República introducing new foreign exchange control laws, the news laws came into effect on 9 April 2023.

Jul 25, 2024 1 min read
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Angola – New General Labor Law – 26 March 2024

On 27 December 2023, Angola published notice 12/13 in the Diário da República introducing the New General Labor Law (NGLL), the law came into effect 26 March 2024. The NGLL replaces the 2015 General Labor Law (GLL). The NGLL introduces various changes affecting fixed term...

Jul 25, 2024 5 min read
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Mercans Unaffected by Crowdstrike, The Largest IT Outage in History

Discover how Mercans remained fully operational during the massive IT outage caused by a faulty software update.

Jul 22, 2024 2 min read
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INDIA – Maharashtra LWF announces new half yearly contribution amounts effective from June 2024

Effective June 2024, the Maharashtra Labour Welfare Board on 18th March 2024 has announced new half yearly LWF contribution rates for both employee and employer.

Jul 18, 2024 1 min read
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Mercans Announces Vish’s Appointment to the Board

Mercans is proud to announce Vish’s appointment as board member. With a track record of operational excellence, Vish will continue to shape our strategies for the future.

Jul 10, 2024 2 min read
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Mercans’ Response to an Emerging Threat: CVE-2024-6387

Discover how Mercans addresses CVE-2024-6387, a critical vulnerability in OpenSSH, ensuring our systems remain secure and unaffected.

Jul 8, 2024 2 min read
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Vietnam – Minimum Wage Increase – July 2024

Vietnam is poised to implement a 6% increase in minimum wages starting July 1, 2024, mandated by the Vietnamese Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA). This adjustment responds to economic improvements, inflationary pressures, administrative c...

Jul 4, 2024 3 min read
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