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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

United States: Form 941 Q4 Filing Deadline and 10 Day Extension Rule (IRS)

IRS guidance states Form 941 is due the last day of the month after each quarter (Q4 due January 31), with up to 10 extra calendar days allowed if taxes were fully and timely deposited.

Jan 27, 2026 1 min read