Multinational employers with Canadian operations are facing a clear shift in how and when they can rely on ‘sick notes’ to manage attendance, particularly for... Read More
Effective January 1 through December 31, 2026, Finland will implement slightly higher statutory health insurance contribution rates for both employers and insured persons. The changes,... Read More
A new statutory retirement savings system in Ireland was implemented in January 2026, with implications for both employers and employees, even when an employer currently... Read More
On December 2, 2025, the Thai Cabinet approved, in principle, the draft ministerial regulation on minimum and maximum wage thresholds used to calculate social security... Read More
Mexico’s 2026 tax reform is changing how insurance companies handle Value Added Tax (VAT/IVA) on claim payments, which may affect insurance premiums over time, especially... Read More
With the adoption of the Company Pension Strengthening Act II, the attractiveness and efficiency of occupational pensions are on the rise. In the future, it... Read More
Thailand amended its maternity and paternity leave benefits on November 7, 2025. They take effect 30 days after publication in the Royal Gazette on December 7,... Read More
Singapore’s Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA) will see significant enhancements to coverage and compensation requirements in 2025, impacting all multinational employers with staff in the... Read More
Major changes in UK defined contribution (DC) pensions law are underway following the introduction of the new Pension Schemes Bill, revised regulatory expectations, and evolving... Read More
Asinta believes that the acceleration of artificial intelligence in employee benefits will bring significant advantages to EB consultants, employers, and employees by transforming administration and... Read More
Malaysia’s new law mandating Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions for foreign employees comes into effect for wages earned from October 2025 onwards, with first payments... Read More
This article provides multinational employers with a concise overview of recent updates to German employment law, social security reforms, sick pay regulations, pension supplementation rules,... Read More
Multinational companies with operations or staff in Colombia must prepare for the sweeping Colombia labor reform 2025, alongside related healthcare and pension overhauls now in force.... Read More
New Zealand’s KiwiSaver program updates include reductions in government contributions, increases in employee and employer contributions, and high-income earners are no longer eligible for the... Read More
Japan’s 2025 defined contribution pension plan reform is advancing major changes to the country’s defined contribution (DC) pension system as part of the government’s upcoming... Read More
In this insightful presentation given at Asinta’s Annual Conference, Michele Museyri, Director of Private Equity and M&A at HSP Group, walks you through the strategic... Read More
As the summer holiday season approaches, multinational employers often have questions about how to handle Dutch holiday leave for employees on sick leave. There is... Read More
Colombia’s social reforms for 2025 are a sweeping transformation of its labor, healthcare, and pension systems, with reforms that could promise to reshape the business... Read More
To better align with international standards, Mexico is proposing a reduction in its workweek from 48 to 40 hours. The initiative was officially presented by... Read More
This year, Asinta’s Annual Partner meeting in NYC brought together some of the best in employee benefits consulting from around the world. Thank you, Asinta... Read More