Chile – Pension Reform: +1% Employer Contribution from August Payroll, Pay by 13 Sep

From Aug 2025, employers add 1% Social Security contribution (employer-funded). August payments due 13 Sep (electronic). Part of 9-year reform (Law 21.735).

Aug 20, 2025 1 min read

Singapore – Retail Progressive Wage Model (PWM) wage floors rise from 1 Sep 2025

From 1 Sep 2025, retail PWM floor rises to S$2,305/month (S$12.09/hr) under a 3-year schedule to Aug 2028, with extra rules for overtime pay.

Aug 20, 2025 1 min read

Australia: From 1 July 2025: Minimum Wage Rises 3.5% to $24.95/hr, SG Rate Lifts to 12%

From 1 July 2025, the National Minimum Wage rises 3.5% to $24.95/hr ($948/wk), and the superannuation guarantee increases to 12%.

Aug 19, 2025 1 min read

IRS Confirms No 2025 Changes to Withholding Tables or Forms Under OBBBA

IRS (Aug. 7, 2025): No 2025 changes to withholding tables, W-2, 1099, or 941; use current procedures.

Aug 19, 2025 1 min read

Oman – Postponement of Social Insurance Scheme Implementation Dates – 13 July 2025

Find out about the updated implementation timeline for Oman’s Social Insurance Scheme as of 13 July 2025.

Jul 18, 2025 1 min read

Lebanon – Update to Social Security and Family Allowance Ceilings – 1 July 2025

Review Lebanon’s revised ceilings for social security contributions and family allowances, effective 1 July 2025.

Jul 18, 2025 1 min read

Vietnam – Monthly Minimum Wage Update – 1 July 2025

Review Vietnam’s revised minimum wage rates effective 1 July 2025 and how they impact employer payroll calculations.

Jul 8, 2025 1 min read

South Korea – National Pension Limitation Updates – 1 July 2025

Understand the updated national pension limits in South Korea starting 1 July 2025 and their implications on payroll deductions.

Jul 4, 2025 1 min read

Oman – Implementation of Sick and Other Leaves – 1 July 2025

Explore Oman's new sick and special leave regulations effective 1 July 2025 and what employers need to do to comply.

Jul 3, 2025 1 min read

Mercans Launches First AI-Powered Digital Sales Room for Global Payroll

This AI-powered, on-demand environment provides prospects everything they need to know before choosing Mercans as their partner.

Jul 2, 2025 2 min read

Pakistan – Finance Act 2025 Changes to Tax Rates and Surcharge Rate

Learn how Pakistan’s Finance Act 2025 affects tax and surcharge rates, and what it means for payroll and business operations.

Jul 2, 2025 1 min read

Saudi Arabia – New Social Security Law – 3 July 2025

Stay informed on Saudi Arabia’s new Social Security Law effective 3 July 2025, including employer obligations and compliance requirements.

Jun 27, 2025 2 min read