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Malaysia: SKBBK / Lindung 24 Jam Opt-Out Form Now Available – 13 July 2026

Malaysia’s SKBBK Lindung 24 Jam opt-out form is now available. Review the 0.75% contribution rules and required payroll actions.

Jul 13, 2026 2 min read

Malaysia: SKBBK / Lindung 24 Jam Opt-out for Local Employees – 10 July 2026

Malaysia confirms SKBBK Lindung 24 Jam as an opt-out scheme for local employees, while coverage remains mandatory for foreign workers.

Jul 13, 2026 1 min read

Japan: 定時決定 Window Closed; September Cutover Prep

The July recalculation filing window has closed. New remuneration rates apply from September 2026, with current Health and Kaigo Insurance rates in force.

Jul 13, 2026 1 min read

USA: 1 July Cluster In Force (Oregon, DC, Alaska): Post-Cutover Verification

The 1 July 2026 wage increases are now in force. Confirm payroll updates, workplace posters, wage compression checks, and Alaska sick leave accrual.

Jul 13, 2026 1 min read

Brazil: eSocial June Competence Cycle Closes 15 July 2026

June 2026 eSocial filings are due 15 July, with DCTFWeb/FGTS due 20 July. The INSS ceiling is BRL 8,475.55, and the minimum wage is BRL 1,621.

Jul 13, 2026 1 min read

Malaysia: SKBBK / Lindung 24 Jam Contribution Made Voluntary for Local Employees – 8 July 2026

Malaysia makes SKBBK/Lindung 24 Jam contributions voluntary for local employees from 8 July 2026, while they remain mandatory for foreign workers

Jul 10, 2026 2 min read

Payroll, Finally on Autopilot — Introducing Instaroll | Mercans HR Blizz

For decades, payroll has depended on one person — the specialist who knows every step. When they're out, payroll stops. Instaroll changes that.

Jul 10, 2026 1:30 min watch

Vietnam: Personal Income Tax Reforms 2026

Vietnam 2026 personal income tax reforms: key payroll and employer compliance updates explained by Mercans.

Jul 8, 2026 5 min read

India: New EPF, EPS & EDLI Schemes 2026 under the Code on Social Security – Effective 29 Jun...

India updates EPF, EPS and EDLI schemes under the Code on Social Security, effective 29 June 2026.

Jul 6, 2026 5 min read

Pakistan: Finance Act 2026-27 – 1 July 2026

Pakistan Finance Act 2026-27 updates salaried income tax slabs, removes surcharge, and raises minimum wage from 1 July 2026. See payroll compliance changes.

Jun 30, 2026 2 min read

United Kingdom: P11D / P11D(b) for Benefits-in-Kind Due 6 July 2026

UK employers must submit P11D and P11D(b) forms for benefits-in-kind by 6 July 2026. Review key payroll actions to ensure HMRC compliance.

Jun 29, 2026 2 min read

USA: Alaska Minimum Wage Rises to $14/Hour on 1 July 2026 (Ballot Measure 1)

Alaska’s minimum wage will increase to $14 per hour from 1 July 2026 under Ballot Measure 1. Learn what employers need to update for payroll compliance.

Jun 29, 2026 1 min read