UAE: DEWS / End-of-Service Schemes & Emiratisation Q2 2026 Mid-Year Check

UAE Emiratisation Q2 check applies for 50+ employers. Penalty is AED 96,000 per missing Emirati/year. ILOE, GPSSA, and WPS remain in force.

Apr 29, 2026 1 min read

Poland & EU27: Pay Transparency Directive Transposition Deadline 7 June 2026

EU Pay Transparency Directive transposition is due June 7, 2026. Poland’s act is not final yet. 250+ employers report 2026 gender pay gaps by June 7, 2027.

Apr 29, 2026 2 min read

UK: 2026/27 Tax Year Live: P60 Deadline is 31 May

UK 2026/27 rules are in force. P60s due May 31, 2026; claim £10,500 Employment Allowance via EPS. NLW, SSP, and NIC thresholds apply.

Apr 29, 2026 2 min read

Brazil: eSocial S-1200 Monthly Cycle & DCTFWeb (May 2026 Reporting Period)

Brazil April 2026 payroll closes with eSocial S-1200/S-1210 due May 15, followed by DCTFWeb. Current 2026 INSS table and minimum wage apply.

Apr 29, 2026 2 min read

Mexico: Annual ISR Reconciliation (DAA) for Employers Due 30 April 2026

Mexico employers must complete annual ISR reconciliation by Apr 30, 2026, with payroll adjustments in April/May. Imminent priority.

Apr 29, 2026 2 min read

USA: Multi-State Minimum Wage Increases Scheduled for 1 July 2026

Several US states and major cities have CPI-indexed minimum wage hikes scheduled for July 1, 2026. Exact rates are usually published by state labor departments in April–May 2026.

Apr 29, 2026 1 min read

Australia: Payday Super (1 July 2026): Superannuation Must Be Paid Per Payday

From July 2026, Australia requires superannuation paid per payday at 12% SG rate. Employers must update payroll systems for per-payday remittance.

Apr 22, 2026 2 min read

Kenya: AHL, SHA & NSSF Payroll Update in Effect for 2026

Kenya's AHL is 1.5% employer + 1.5% employee, SHA replaced NHIF at 2.75%, and NSSF Tier 2 at 6% each. Employers must remit all levies to KRA by the 9th monthly.

Apr 22, 2026 2 min read

South Africa: EMP501 Annual Reconciliation & NMW Update in Effect for 2026

South Africa's EMP501 reconciliation window runs 1 April–31 May 2026. Employers must submit PAYE reconciliations, issue IRP5 certificates by 29 April, and ensure valid TRNs for all employees.

Apr 22, 2026 2 min read

Saudi Arabia: GOSI Contribution Rates & Saned Unemployment Fund 2026

Saudi Arabia's GOSI rates remain unchanged for 2026, with 12%/10% for Saudis and 2% employer-only for non-Saudis. Employers must verify Nitaqat compliance and Qiwa registrations.

Apr 22, 2026 1 min read

Turkey: Minimum Wage Asgari Ücret 2026 First-Half Rate in Effect

Turkey's minimum wage rises to TRY 22,104/month from January 2026, with a possible mid-year CPI adjustment. Employers must update payroll and SGK contributions accordingly.

Apr 22, 2026 2 min read

Czech Republic: Minimum Wage & Payroll Update in Effect for 2026

Czech Republic's minimum wage rises to CZK 20,800/month from January 2026, with proportional increases across 8 job categories. Employers must update payroll accordingly.

Apr 22, 2026 1 min read