Compliance updates
Regulatory and payroll changes across NEO's supported jurisdictions, curated and summarized by the NEO Compliance team.
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UK income tax rates updated for 2026-2027: dividend tax increases, Scottish bands adjusted
For the 2026-2027 tax year starting April 6, 2026, the UK maintains frozen Personal Allowances at GBP 12,570 but increases dividend tax rates significantly (basic rate from 8.75% to 10.75%, higher rate…
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Delaware Paid Family and Medical Leave program launches with 0.80% payroll contribution
Delaware's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program began accepting employee claims on January 1, 2026, after a one-year contribution period. Employers with 10+ employees must participate, with contribution rates totaling 0.80%…
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UK increases small employer compensation for statutory payments to 108.5% from April 6, 2025
Effective April 6, 2025, HM Treasury increased the compensation rate for small employers reclaiming statutory parental and bereavement payments from 103% to 108.5%. This applies to employers who paid £45,000 or less…
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UAE minimum wage for Emirati private-sector employees updated effective Jan 1, 2026
The United Arab Emirates has updated the minimum wage for Emirati nationals employed in the private sector, effective January 1, 2026. The change applies exclusively to UAE citizens working in private companies;…
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Alaska unemployment insurance wage base rises to $54,200 for 2026
Alaska's unemployment insurance taxable wage base increases to $54,200 for 2026, up from $51,700 in 2025 (a 4.8% increase). The standard employer contribution rate remains at 1.50% and the employee withholding rate…
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Australia mandates same-day superannuation payments (Payday Super) from July 1, 2026
Australia's draft Payday Super legislation requires employers to pay superannuation guarantee (SG) contributions on the same day as salary and wages, effective July 1, 2026. Contributions must reach employees' superannuation accounts within…
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Egypt mandates 3% annual salary increase for private sector employees effective Jan 1, 2026
Egyptian Labour Law now requires private-sector employers to grant employees a mandatory annual salary increase of at least 3% of the employee's social insurance salary, with a minimum monthly increase of EGP…
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Costa Rica minimum wage increases 1.63% across all categories, effective Jan 1, 2026
Costa Rica raised national minimum wage rates by approximately 1.63% across all worker categories, effective January 1, 2026. The increases apply to all private-sector employees and vary by skill level and educational…
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Chile minimum wage increases to CLP 539,000 effective January 1, 2026
Chile's statutory minimum wage rises to CLP 539,000 for standard adult workers (ages 18-65) effective January 1, 2026, under Law No. 21,751. Reduced rates apply to workers under 18 and over 65…
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Florida minimum wage increases to $15.00/hour on September 30, 2026
Florida's state minimum wage will increase to $15.00 per hour for non-tipped workers effective September 30, 2026. This is the final $1.00 annual increase in a series that began in 2022. Starting…