U.S: State Minimum Wage Increases (New York & California)

Several U.S. states raised minimum wages effective Jan 1, 2026, including New York (NYC/LI/Westchester; $17.00 rest $16.00) and California ($16.90).

Feb 23, 2026 1 min read

U.S: Executive Order 13658 Minimum Wage Rates For Federal Contractors

DOL sets minimum wage for covered federal contracts at $13.65 (non-tipped) and $9.55 (tipped) under EO 13658.

Feb 23, 2026 1 min read

U.S: Federal Publication 15 (2026) Withholding and Social Security/Medicare Employer Guidance

IRS Publication 15 (2026) details federal withholding rules, the $184,500 Social Security wage base, and confirms 6.2% Social Security and 1.45% Medicare tax rates.

Feb 23, 2026 1 min read

Ensuring Compliance with Ireland’s NAERSA Auto‑Enrolment Scheme

Stay compliant with Ireland’s NAERSA auto-enrolment pension scheme. Learn employer duties, deadlines, contributions, and key steps to prepare.

Feb 12, 2026 9 min read

Contractor Misclassification: A Quick Guide for Employers

Learn what contractor misclassification is, why it matters, and how employers can avoid penalties with this quick, practical guide.

Feb 9, 2026 3 min read

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Feb 2, 2026 3 min read

South Korea: 2026 Average Industrial Accident Insurance Rate Maintained at 1.47%

MOEL states it issued the 2026 industrial accident insurance rates, keeping the average rate at 1.47%, the same level as the prior year.

Jan 27, 2026 1 min read

United Arab Emirates: MoHRE Upgraded Wage Protection System (WPS)

MoHRE launched an upgraded WPS with UAE banks and Al Etihad Payments, allowing real-time digital salary payments and faster registration and verification.

Jan 27, 2026 1 min read

United Kingdom: HMRC CWG2 Payroll Guidance Updated (PAYE and NIC Operational Guidance)

GOV.UK: CWG2 guidance updated with 0% secondary NI examples, removed Online Customer Forum info, and added guidance for UK/overseas employees.

Jan 27, 2026 1 min read

France: Urssaf Highlights 2026 Changes From the Social Security Financing Law (LFSS)

Urssaf (1 Jan 2026) updates: new RGDU, higher old-age rate, revised health/family rates, removed 250-employee threshold, and higher retirement/termination contributions.

Jan 27, 2026 1 min read

Spain: 2026 Social Security Contribution Ceiling and Related Contribution Items

Noticias RED: RDL 16/2025 sets the 2026 cap at €5,101.20/month, MEI at 0.90% (0.75% employer, 0.15% employee), and adds tiered solidarity contributions from 1 Jan 2026 on pay above the cap.

Jan 27, 2026 1 min read

United States: SSA Business Services Online Authorization Pilot Window

The SSA Employer Portal announces a New BSO Authorization Pilot running from January 10 to February 2, 2026, with existing Employer Wage Reporting access remaining available during the pilot.

Jan 27, 2026 1 min read