Malaysia Employment Contract Stamp Duty 2026: HASiL Clarifies Stamping and Endorsement Requirements

In its 7 August 2026 clarification, HASiL provided greater certainty regarding two key areas: whether employment contracts falling within the RM3,000 exemption need to be submitted for endorsement, and whether supporting employment documents require separate stamping.
Link Compliance to Exhibit at HR Summit & Expo KSA 2026

Meet Link Compliance at HR Summit & Expo KSA 2026 in Riyadh. Visit Booth B42 to explore our Employer of Record (EOR), recruitment, HR outsourcing, payroll, and global workforce solutions.
Employer of Record (EOR) vs Independent Contractor: Which Is Right for Your Global Expansion?

Expanding into new markets has never been easier. However, one of the first and most important decisions is choosing the right hiring model.
Link Compliance Expands into South Korea to Support Global Workforce Growth

We are pleased to announce another exciting milestone in Link Compliance’s global growth journey with the establishment of our presence in South Korea.
South Korea Raises Minimum Wage to ₩10,700 per Hour for 2027

South Korea’s Minimum Wage Commission has approved a proposed national minimum wage of ₩10,700 per hour for 2027, representing a 3.7% increase over the current rate of ₩10,320.
Singapore Raises Employment Pass Salary Thresholds from 1 January 2027: What Employers Need to Know

Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has announced revised qualifying salary requirements for Employment Pass (EP) holders as part of its regular review of foreign workforce policies.
Singapore: How Employers Should Count Local Employees for Work Permit Quotas from 1 July 2026

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) determines the local workforce count based on whether employees meet the Local Qualifying Salary (LQS) requirement.
Vietnam Payroll Update: New Social & Health Insurance Contribution Ceiling from 1 July 2026

Under Decree No. 161/2026/ND-CP, issued on 15 May 2026, the Vietnamese Government has increased the statutory base salary from VND 2,340,000 to VND 2,530,000 per month, effective 1 July 2026.
Colombia Introduces a New Mandatory Public Holiday Under Law 2578 of 2026

Law 2578 of 2026 establishes 9 July each year as the Day of Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá, declaring it a mandatory national public holiday throughout Colombia.
Singapore Raises Work Permit Employment Age from 1 July 2026: What Employers Need to Know

Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will implement new age limits for Work Permit holders from 1 July 2026.