EMEA

[UK] Asda bosses forewarned that payroll switch could trigger errors [UK] Asda bosses forewarned that payroll switch could trigger errors

Unions have called for billionaire co-founder Mohsin Issa to apologise for the payroll crisis, which began in March.
10 May 2024

[Spain] Prosecutors recommend second Shakira tax investigation be thrown out [Spain] Prosecutors recommend second Shakira tax investigation be thrown out

The pop star is being investigated for an alleged €6.7 million evasion of taxes on her 2018 income via an offshore company. 
10 May 2024

[UK] China denies involvement in defence ministry cyberattack [UK] China denies involvement in defence ministry cyberattack

Some lawmakers have blamed the hack on Beijing, however, China furiously denied being behind it.
08 May 2024

APAC

[Australia] Woolworths fined $1.2 million for underpaying workers' long service leave [Australia] Woolworths fined $1.2 million for underpaying workers' long service leave

Woolworths admitted an error in its payroll system, which went undetected for years, had led to it short-changing at least 1,227...
10 May 2024

[Thailand] Minimum wage rise to uplift 'grassroots' people affirmed by PM [Thailand] Minimum wage rise to uplift 'grassroots' people affirmed by PM

The higher minimum wage is intended to help the ‘grassroots’ people who have played a crucial part in driving Thailand’s...
10 May 2024

AFRICA

[Ghana] Government fighting corruption with blockchain technology [Ghana] Government fighting corruption with blockchain technology

Blockchain technology can identify and find changes in digital data to trace transactions in the governance space.
10 May 2024

[Nigeria] Up to 35% pay rise for civil service workers [Nigeria] Up to 35% pay rise for civil service workers

The pay rises will be backdated to January, police and military officers are among the workers who will benefit from...
03 May 2024

[South Africa] The digital nomad visa and local coders [South Africa] The digital nomad visa and local coders

These visas are intended to attract remote workers and skilled professionals from around the world as part of the country’s...
26 Apr 2024

AMERICAS

[Canada] Binance fined $4.38 million for money laundering violations [Canada] Binance fined $4.38 million for money laundering violations

The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) said Binance had failed to register as a foreign money...
10 May 2024

[US] Final rule implementing Pregnant Workers Fairness Act issued [US] Final rule implementing Pregnant Workers Fairness Act issued

The final rule was published in the Federal Register on April 19, 2024. It is expected to take effect on...
07 May 2024

[US] Four-month prison term for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao [US] Four-month prison term for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

The sentence is significantly shorter than the three-year term the Department of Justice originally sought. 
03 May 2024

MIDDLE EAST

[Kuwait] PAM provides shelter for expat workers and incentives for young nationals [Kuwait] PAM provides shelter for expat workers and incentives for young nationals

The shelter aims to protect the rights of male expatriate workers and address any problems arising between employers and employees.
07 May 2024

[Saudi Arabia] Fines of up to SR1 million for hiring workers without open roles [Saudi Arabia] Fines of up to SR1 million for hiring workers without open roles

The proposed draft law would see substantial fines ranging between SR200000 and SR1 million for employers found in violation.
25 Mar 2024

[Iran] Ramadan exacerbates cost of living struggle [Iran] Ramadan exacerbates cost of living struggle

The cost of living crisis pits a daily minimum wage of 250,000 tomans against expenses of 650,000 tomans for both...
19 Mar 2024

GLOBAL

[UK and Canada] Sage launches new integrated suites for accountants and SMBs [UK and Canada] Sage launches new integrated suites for accountants and SMBs

The accounting, financial, HR, and payroll tech provider has made a major step forward in its commitment to champion SMBs,...
10 May 2024

[Global] Borderless AI partners with Nium for EOR cross-border payments [Global] Borderless AI partners with Nium for EOR cross-border payments

Nium's technology integration will allow Borderless AI to streamline operations, offering faster, more efficient and secure payment solutions.
03 May 2024

[Global] Apax Global Alpha to acquire Zellis [Global] Apax Global Alpha to acquire Zellis

Guernsey-based Apax Global Alpha is a limited partner in the Apax XI Fund which will acquire Zellis following the reaching of a...
24 Apr 2024

CONTRIBUTED ARTICLES

The EU Pay Transparency Directive: paying the price for poor payroll data The EU Pay Transparency Directive: paying the price for poor payroll data

Under the pay transparency directive, companies within the EU are compelled to disclose information on how much they pay men...
08 May 2024

Latest From the States: controversial overtime pay rule finalized Latest From the States: controversial overtime pay rule finalized

Effective 1 July 2024, employers must apply the higher amount in considering whether a covered worker could be exempted from...
26 Apr 2024

[GPA Podcast] Phoenixed: Inside Canada’s payroll disaster [GPA Podcast] Phoenixed: Inside Canada’s payroll disaster

When system failures hit the headlines, frontline workers may seem to be the most affected group but the truth is...
10 Apr 2024

ADP: POTENTIAL OF PAYROLL

Make payroll more rewarding Make payroll more rewarding

Even though it’s a large part of company spend, the importance of controlling payroll is often overlooked. The pandemic changed...
08 Dec 2021

Turn challenges into opportunities Turn challenges into opportunities

Often, payroll only gets the attention it deserves at times of major upheaval. Unfortunately, that may also be for all...
08 Dec 2021

Get the payroll your business needs Get the payroll your business needs

A four-step guide to getting more from your payroll. 
16 Nov 2021

TAX CORNER

Restricted stock units: how should payroll manage? Restricted stock units: how should payroll manage?

In this brief article, I set out an overview of RSU and also the steps that payroll should take when...
05 Jun 2023

Globally mobile employees and share schemes Globally mobile employees and share schemes

Share schemes are seen as a way of both retaining and incentivising employees.
08 Aug 2022

Pension contributions for globally mobile employees: a taxing challenge Pension contributions for globally mobile employees: a taxing challenge

Making contributions to a pension scheme is normally one of the most tax-efficient ways of saving in any country.
06 Jun 2022