by | Jul 31, 2026 | Expansion Insights, Recruitment Insights
Canadian employers have another payroll update to be aware of this summer. Effective from 1 July 2026, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has introduced updated payroll deduction formulas and tables that should be reflected in payroll calculations going forward. While...
by | Jul 31, 2026 | Expansion Insights, Recruitment Insights
On 15 July 2026, Colombia’s new statutory working week is now a maximum of 42 hours (down from 44). This marked the final stage of a gradual reduction introduced by Law 2101 of 2021, which has progressively lowered working hours without affecting employee pay or...
by | Jul 31, 2026 | Expansion Insights, Recruitment Insights
On 1 July 2026, The Netherlands increased its statutory minimum wage as part of the government’s biannual review. Employees aged 21 and over must now receive a minimum hourly wage of €14.99, up from €14.71. Minimum wage rates have also increased for younger...
by | Jul 31, 2026 | Expansion Insights, Recruitment Insights
On 1 July 2026, Norway extended its Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) card requirements for certain posted workers in the road goods transport sector. The change applies to drivers and assistants posted to Norway to transport goods on behalf of others using...
by | Jul 31, 2026 | Expansion Insights, Recruitment Insights
New Salary Threshold for Work Permits Sweden’s new labour migration rules for 2026 were introduced on 1 June, including a higher salary requirement for work permit applicants. To qualify for a work permit, an employee must now earn at least 90% of Sweden’s...
by | Jun 25, 2026 | Expansion Insights, Recruitment Insights
Saudi Arabia’s labour reforms often arrive in stages, and the latest clarification issued through the Qiwa platform is a good example of how the system is being refined rather than overhauled. While the headlines focus on limits to employment contracts and stricter...
