Deel Local Payroll Blog

Payroll software with automatic regulatory updates should be the standard, not an upsell. Payroll regulations keep pace with a fast-moving and complex world, keeping payroll professionals on their toes. PwC's Payroll Complexity Survey...

Madagascar has issued Decree 2026-1352 on 2 June 2026, which establishes new national minimum wage rates effective 1 March 2026 for both agricultural and non-agricultural sectors. New National Minimum Wage Rates: Effective 1 March 2026 ...

Mauritius has increased the minimum and maximum basic wage limits on which National Savings Fund (NSF) contributions are calculated, effective 1 July 2026. These updated thresholds apply to all employers and affect NSF contribution...

Zanzibar has enacted the Finance (Public Revenue Management) Act, 2026 (Act No. 2 of 2026), which amends several tax and revenue laws, including the Vocational Training Act, No. 8 of 2006. A key change from this Act is a reduction in the...

Four examples of automation supporting HR staff. Human resource people are concerned. As automation becomes more featured in modern digital technologies, many HR staff are asking the same question: will automation replace me? Their fears...

The Botswana Income Tax Act, 2026 (Act No. 13 of 2026) introduces significant revisions to individual income tax rates for both resident and non-resident individuals. Published in the Government Gazette Extraordinary Vol. LXIV, No. 75 on...

The General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) contribution rates for Saudi national employees will increase effective 1 July 2026 under the third annual step-up of the phased reform programme introduced by the Social Insurance Law...

Companies combine oversight and payroll platforms to stop criminals from stealing millions. South Africa's government has put payroll fraud in its crosshairs. In its 2026 Budget Review document, the National Treasury prioritises digital...

Payroll literacy is crucial but time-consuming; modern payroll platforms and AI can help. At face value, the transaction between an employee and their company is simple. They put in the time, and the company compensates them with a salary....

Instant access to salaries is a productive lifeline for debt-stressed workers. Steep rises in living expenses are pushing more South Africans towards debt, with employees and employers experiencing more negative consequences. For...

Deel Local Payroll has launched embedded payroll payments, giving UK businesses a simpler, more secure way to pay employees directly from the platform. The new capability lets payroll managers and bureaus run payroll and pay every employee...

On 1 March 2026, South Africa's Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COID) earnings threshold will increase, affecting how employers calculate assessment contributions. If you manage payroll in South Africa, here's what you...