South Africa: Tax & Payroll Regulation Changes Effective 1 March 2026

South Africa tax and payroll changes effective 1 March 2026, including updated slabs, rebates, thresholds, and deductions.

Feb 27, 2026 2 min read

Colombia: New Legal Minimum Wage For 2026 Following Decree Update

Colombia’s Decree 0159 (Feb 19, 2026) confirms the 2026 minimum wage at $1,750,905 plus a $249,095 transport subsidy, totaling about $2,000,000.

Feb 24, 2026 1 min read

Spain: SMI Update Agreed For 2026

Spain agreed to raise the 2026 minimum wage (SMI) to €1,221 per month in 14 payments, retroactive to Jan 1, 2026 upon BOE publication.

Feb 23, 2026 1 min read

Spain: Social Security Rates and Professional Contingency Cotización Changes

Spain revised 2026 Social Security tariffs and pluriactivity rules, requiring updated CNAE 2025 codes to prevent higher rates.

Feb 23, 2026 1 min read

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

Single Global Payroll Platform vs
Multiple Local Platforms in Global Payroll

Stop managing fragmented payroll. Get the eBook to learn how a single, unified platform cuts costs by up to 60% and guarantees global compliance.

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