UK: Potential Pension Rule Changes Could Boost Minimum Wage A new bill proposed in the UK on Jan. 5 would increase auto enrollment of pension plans to workers younger than age 22. A report by think-tank Onward suggests the proposal would result in an £2.77trillion increase in retirement savings in Britain. That potentially accounts to […]
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New Scottish Benefit: Adult Disability Payment (ADP) A new adult disability program will open in pilot areas of the country on March 21, 2022. Social Security Scotland will issue the payments to replace the current Personal Independence (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) that’s delivered by the UK Government’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). […]
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UAE: New Law Governs Workplace Relations
In the UAE, a new law will further regulate private sector work. Federal Decree-law no. 33 consists of 74 articles. Officials in the UAE say they hope to create more balance regarding public and private sector leaves, holidays, and working hours. Here is some information from Gulf Today, regarding the changes: – The decree-law stipulates […]
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UK: Modernizing R&D Tax Relief According to Business News Wales, UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has released more information on the UK government’s R&D tax relief reforms. The reforms are designed to support research and development, along with UK innovation, while targeting abuse and improving compliance. Under the forms, the following areas will also become a […]
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Compliance Updates: New Zealand, Saudi Arabia
New Zealand: Minimum Wage for Workers During Lockdown A court in New Zealand says workers who didn’t work during the country’s Level 4 lockdown should be paid minimum wage. The ruling specifies the country’s Minimum Wage Act 1983. Saudi Arabia: Direct Flights for Expats Resume Dec. 1 Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 1, Saudi Arabia will lift […]
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Compliance Updates: Ireland, Cambodia, Spain, and Portugal
Ireland: According to the Irish Examiner, the majority of Irish taxpayers would support getting rid of the self-assessed tax system for the self-employed. Instead, they would rather have an easier PAYE process. In Ireland, the self-assessed pay and file deadline is this week, on Nov. 17.The proposed pay-as-you-go model would make it easier for the […]
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Thailand: New Expat Recruitment Program
Thailand is hoping to gain one million new expat workers. A more relaxed immigration policy will target high net worth individuals, skilled talent in the electronics sector, and other remote workers. The measure also aims to attract more retirees. A tourism nation that is still hurting from COVID-19 travel restrictions, Thailand government officials hope the […]
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Compliance Updates: UAE, Croatia, Singapore, Belgium
As of the Sept. 1, 2021, here are some major updates to compliance regarding the hiring of global workers. Belgium Changes are coming to the home office and desk allowances that are required in Belgium. Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, if an employer is paying less than 149 EUR per month, per employee, they will be […]
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A year after becoming the first European country to impose a national lockdown for COVID-19, Italy is under lockdown again. The whole country became categorized as “red category” over Easter weekend, due to a high number of cases. Because of the new lockdown, a ban on dismissal for Italian employees is extended, including the following: […]
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UK: New National Insurance Thresholds
The UK Government have announced that effective from April 2021-2022 National Insurance (NI) thresholds limits will be: Lower earnings limit – £520 per month or £6,240 per year (no change) Primary threshold – £797 per month or £9,568 per year (increased from £792) Secondary threshold – £737per month or £8,840 per year (increased from £732) […]
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Changes to Public Holidays in Sao Paulo
New public holidays are in place for Sao Paulo. The measures are part of the country’s COVID-19 response. In an effort to reduce travel and encourage people to stay home, the country is moving the following holidays to be held in March and April. Corpus Christi (usually celebrated in June) Conciencia Negra (usually celebrated in […]
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Japan Health Insurance Premiums to Decrease
Beginning April 2021, health insurance premiums in Japan will decrease from 9.87% to 9.84%. The country’s nursing insurance premium will also increase from 1.79% to 1.80%. These contributions are split between the employer and employee. The contributions are split between the employer and the employee. Japanese employees will see the changes reflected in their salaries […]
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A Simple Guide to Brexit: What Do I Need to Know as an Employer?
After more negotiations, Brexit is now in effect. But what does this meanfor global employers who manage a diverse and distributed workforce? Here’s what you need to know. UK Nationals Working in the EU Dec, 31, 2020 was the final date for eligibility for the Withdrawal Agreement, allowing UK nationals to continue to live and work […]
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Spain Implements New Paternity Leave Policies
With the addition of four additional weeks of required paid leave, paternity leave is changing in Spain. As of Jan. 1, 2021, new fathers in Spain receive 16 weeks of paid leave, making the country’s paternity and maternity leave policies equal. The changes have been years in the making in Spain. Prior to March 2019, […]
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