United States: Washington State Minimum Wage Increased To $17.13 For 2026

Washington State L and I announced the 2026 minimum wage will be $17.13 per hour effective 1 Jan 2026.

Jan 5, 2026 1 min read

United States: Form 941 (Q4) and Other Employment Tax Returns. 31 Jan Due Date Shifts To 2 Feb 2026

The IRS sets January 31 as the Q4 filing deadline; since it falls on a weekend, the deadline moves to Monday, February 2, 2026.

Jan 5, 2026 1 min read

United States: 2025 Year End W-2 Delivery and SSA Filing Deadline Shifts to 2 Feb 2026

The SSA sets the W-2 deadline as January 31. If it falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day. For the 2025 tax year, this means Monday, February 2, 2026

Jan 5, 2026 1 min read

Protecting Your People’s Data: Advanced Payroll Security for the Modern Workplace

Discover how Mercans protects payroll data through advanced encryption, compliance, and global security measures to ensure your workforce remains safe and secure.

Jan 5, 2026 3 min read

The Hidden Costs of Global Payroll: Currency, Banking, and Regulatory Surprises

Discover how Mercans helps businesses control the hidden costs of global payroll - from currency and banking to regulatory complexity-with unified visibility and compliance.

Jan 2, 2026 4 min read

A Country-by-Country Guide to Avoiding Global Payroll Compliance Traps

Avoid payroll compliance risks in every country with Mercans. Learn how to manage taxes, social contributions, and regulations through a unified global payroll platform.

Dec 31, 2025 3 min read

How AI-Driven Payroll Tools are Changing Compliance in Germany vs. India

Explore how Mercans uses AI to transform payroll compliance in Germany and India, combining automation, adaptability, and human expertise for global accuracy.

Dec 29, 2025 5 min read

Mercans Unveils an AI-Based Multi-Jurisdictional Workforce and Leave Management Engine

A system-agnostic engine that applies statutory, contractual, and policy logic to unevaluated time and leave data, delivering consistent, payroll-ready outputs at scale.

Dec 29, 2025 3 min read

Employer of Record vs Local Entity: What You Need to Know When Hiring in Brazil, UAE, and Kenya

Learn how Mercans helps businesses hire in Brazil, UAE, and Kenya through flexible Employer of Record and local entity solutions that ensure compliance and agility.

Dec 26, 2025 5 min read

Pay Transparency Laws Around the World: What Employers Should Expect in 2025

Learn how Mercans helps employers prepare for evolving pay transparency laws worldwide, ensuring compliance, equity, and trust in global compensation management.

Dec 24, 2025 4 min read

Singapore: CPF Contribution Updates Take Effect 1 January 2026 (Tables and Senior-Worker Rates)

CPF Board has published the CPF contribution rate table from 1 January 2026 and notes CPF contribution rate increases for senior workers aged above 55 to 65 from 1 January 2026.

Dec 23, 2025 1 min read

Japan: NTA Released 2026 Withholding Tax Tables, With Changes Starting January 2026

Japan NTA released 2026 withholding tax tables, reflecting FY2025 reforms to basic deductions and dependent income rules.

Dec 23, 2025 1 min read