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🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: a new report confirms the uncontrolled increase in the payroll in the public service

A recent report confirms a significant increase in the payroll for civil servants in the Democratic Republic of Congo, rising from $2.75 billion in 2021 to an estimated $4.58 billion in 2025.

Mar 21 • 03:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gilmar Mendes frees Palmeiras president from attending the INSS CPMI

Gilmar Mendes has authorized Leila Pereira, the president of Palmeiras, to not attend a parliamentary inquiry regarding irregularities in payroll loans.

Mar 18 • 00:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

INSS suspends new contracts from C6 and demands return of R$ 300 million

The INSS has suspended new payroll loan contracts from C6 Bank over alleged irregularities, estimating the total losses at R$ 300 million.

Mar 17 • 11:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

INSS suspends payroll loans from C6 after improper charges

The INSS has halted all new payroll loans from C6 Bank following the discovery of improper charges to retirees and pensioners.

Mar 17 • 10:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Digital Accounting Helps Companies Deal with Bureaucracy

The article discusses how digital accounting services are transforming the way businesses in Brazil handle bureaucratic processes, especially in the context of tax compliance and payroll management.

Mar 16 • 21:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BRB charges R$ 978.3 thousand in payroll loans from former president investigated in the Master case

The Bank of Brasília is pursuing R$ 978,352.60 in payroll loans from its former president Paulo Henrique Costa, who is under investigation for irregularities.

Mar 15 • 05:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How to demonstrate the adjustment of last year's overtime in nominal reports?

An article discusses how to properly document and report adjustments for overtime payments owed from the previous year, including the implications for sick pay calculations.

Mar 12 • 03:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

The payroll accounts that give you the most money in March 2026

The article discusses the best payroll accounts available in March 2026, highlighting their interest rates and features.

Mar 10 • 17:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

President of Palmeiras, state director, and CEO of bank refuse invitation to CPMI of INSS

The president of Palmeiras and two other invited guests have declined to attend the CPMI hearing regarding payroll loans, citing prior commitments.

Mar 9 • 16:21 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mayor of San Cristóbal de las Casas denies being on ‘El Mencho’s’ payroll and clarifies the origin of her resources

Fabiola Ricci Diestel, mayor of San Cristóbal de las Casas, denies claims of illicit financial ties and explains the ownership of luxury cars recently shared by her children.

Mar 6 • 22:52 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mayor's children in San Cristóbal flaunt luxury: Municipality appears in ‘El Mencho’s’ payroll

The children of San Cristóbal de las Casas' mayor, Fabiola Ricci, are under scrutiny for displaying luxury items after the municipality was linked to a narco-payroll of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Mar 5 • 20:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

I found out about the 800,000 won difference with my male colleague

A woman discovered a significant wage gap with her male counterparts upon reviewing payroll documents at her workplace.

Mar 5 • 20:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Actors denounce new delays in payroll from the Ministry of Culture: 'It is an absolute lack of respect'

Actors working in productions supported by Spain's Ministry of Culture are protesting over delays in payment of their salaries since December, calling it a disrespect to their work.

Mar 4 • 15:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Payroll loan used by employees in 65% of private companies, says Serasa Experian

A recent study by Serasa Experian reveals that 65% of private companies in Brazil have employees who have utilized payroll loans, with adoption rates varying based on company size and industry sector.

Feb 28 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Haddad says the next reform is on payroll tax charges

Finance Minister Fernando Haddad announced that the next reform to be discussed will focus on employer payroll tax charges, aiming for a resolution after the upcoming elections.

Feb 28 • 01:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Probe ghost workers row, Osun lawmakers urge EFCC

Osun State lawmakers have called for an investigation into alleged ghost workers in the state's payroll following a controversial audit report.

Feb 28 • 01:11 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Phone threats controversy: Osun APC demands Adeleke CoS’s resignation

The Osun State All Progressives Congress is calling for the resignation of the Chief of Staff to the governor, Kazeem Akinleye, over alleged threats made against a payroll audit consultant amid disputes over a staff audit report.

Feb 27 • 19:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sectors call for separation of debates on 6x1 shift and payroll tax exemption

Business entities argue that discussions regarding the potential end of the 6x1 work shift and payroll tax exemptions should not be linked.

Feb 27 • 02:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Earnings of 'El Mencho': How the CJNG Pocketed 17 Million Pesos in a Month

A leaked payroll of 'El Mencho' reveals significant earnings by the CJNG, amounting to 17 million pesos in December 2025 through illegal operations involving slot machines.

Feb 26 • 23:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Payroll: Adeleke’s aide threatens suit over alleged illegal call recording

A spokesperson for the Osun State Governor threatens legal action against a consultant for allegedly recording and distributing a private conversation of the governor's Chief of Staff without permission.

Feb 25 • 19:59 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

12,000 Ikea employees will not receive their salaries

12,000 Ikea employees in Sweden will not receive their salaries on payday due to a payroll system error.

Feb 24 • 17:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Audit recommended sacking UNIOSUN VC, rectors over payroll fraud — Consultant

An audit report has recommended the dismissal of the Vice Chancellor and other principal officers of Osun State University for payroll fraud, despite claims of incompetence made by the university's management.

Feb 21 • 20:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Osun APC demands investigation into Adeleke's N13 billion payroll fraud

The Osun State chapter of the APC is calling for an investigation into an alleged N13 billion payroll fraud involving the state government and a consulting firm.

Feb 20 • 22:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Osun rejects N13bn payroll fraud claim, accuses consultant of inflating figures

The Osun State Government has dismissed claims of a N13 billion payroll fraud and accused the auditing firm of inflating figures to benefit financially.

Feb 20 • 16:20 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Graphics Workshops of Mexico has 68 million pesos pending clarification in the Public Account

The Graphics Workshops of Mexico has 68 million pesos pending clarification due to irregularities in payroll payments, unnecessary purchases, and early contract terminations as reported in the 2024 Public Account audit.

Feb 17 • 20:40 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: the IMF denounces an explosion of the payroll in the administration that weakens finances

The IMF has raised concerns about a significant increase in public sector salaries in the Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that it poses a major fiscal risk and urges prompt structural reforms.

Feb 17 • 07:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

MLB All-Stars react to Dodgers' massive $400 million payroll for 2026 season: 'I f---ing love it'

MLB All-Stars express admiration for the Los Angeles Dodgers' significant $400 million payroll as they aim for a third consecutive World Series title in the 2026 season.

Feb 16 • 00:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Deadline for submission of common business payroll declarations of e-EFKA extended

The deadline for submitting common business payroll declarations to e-EFKA is extended until February 25, 2026.

Feb 12 • 21:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CPI Rapporteur anticipates the impact of Toffoli's case on Vorcaro's testimony about payroll loans

The federal deputy Alfredo Gaspar anticipates that Daniel Vorcaro's upcoming testimony will shift attention to his connections with Minister Dias Toffoli.

Feb 12 • 21:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF nullifies state law that suspended payroll deductions for civil servants

Brazil's STF has annulled a state law in Mato Grosso that suspended payroll deductions for state civil servants owing debts to banks and fintechs.

Feb 11 • 16:46 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Payroll Irregularities - Document Reveals Findings That Led Osun Govt to Hire Audit Firm

A recent report reveals significant payroll irregularities in Osun State, prompting the state government to hire a forensic audit firm for a comprehensive review.

Feb 10 • 15:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

One of the 30 locomotive drivers from Adif who have been getting paid without working for over two years speaks out: "Seven months at home and 2,500 on the payroll... now they are idle in a room from eight to four"

A locomotive driver from Adif expresses frustration over being paid while not working for over two years, contributing to a sense of despair among his colleagues.

Feb 7 • 21:53 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Treasury Disregards Dozens of Anomalies in Payrolls of Senior Officials in Public Companies

A report by the Court of Auditors highlights unaccounted remuneration, untraceable salaries, and unexpected items in the payrolls of senior officials in public firms.

Feb 6 • 05:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Amazon Justice suspends the transfer of payroll loans from Amazonprev to Banco Master

The Amazonas Justice has suspended the transfers of payroll loans for public servants, retirees, and pensioners from the Amazonprev Foundation to Banco Master S.A. following a request by Amazonprev and the State Government due to ongoing investigations into irregularities with Banco Master.

Feb 5 • 19:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Complaints of non-contracted payroll loans at INSS grow 113% in 2025

The number of complaints regarding non-contracted payroll loans from INSS surged 113% in 2025, with 19,888 cases reported, according to the National Consumer Secretary of the Ministry of Justice and Public Security.

Feb 5 • 15:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

This is your maximum personal expenses limit to pay less income tax or avoid deductions in your payroll for 2026

In 2026, individuals can claim personal expenses up to $5,752.60 to reduce their income tax liability by $1,035.46, provided they have no dependents.

Feb 5 • 15:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF investigates whether Vorcaro concealed participation in BRB

The Federal Police is investigating a financial scheme involving the purchase of BRB shares by Daniel Vorcaro, suspected of being part of a fraudulent scheme involving the acquisition of false payroll credit portfolios by the government bank.

Feb 4 • 23:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

CPMI of INSS postpones Vorcaro's testimony on Bank Master's payroll loans

The Mixed Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPMI) of INSS has once again postponed the testimony of banker Daniel Vorcaro regarding payroll loans from Bank Master to February 26, a week later than initially scheduled.

Feb 4 • 18:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

MPF recommends that reimbursement to retirees be prioritized in the liquidation of Master

The Federal Public Ministry advised the liquidators of Banco Master and the National Institute of Social Security to prioritize payments to retirees and pensioners affected by undue deductions in payroll loans due to potential cash shortages during the liquidation process.

Feb 4 • 14:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

USA: Only 22,000 new jobs in January

The US job market showed only a slight change in January, with private companies adding just 22,000 jobs, falling short of expectations, according to an ADP payroll processing report.

Feb 4 • 14:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government of Paraíba announces 10% raise for state employees

The Governor of Paraíba, João Azevêdo, announced a linear 10% salary increase for state employees, with an annual impact of nearly R$ 38 million on the state's payroll.

Feb 2 • 17:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Banco Master fails to present documents to INSS to prove investigated payroll loans

Banco Master has not submitted required documentation to the INSS regarding over 250,000 payroll loans, leading to a government investigation and a freeze of 2 billion reais in funds.

Feb 2 • 10:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

The payroll accounts that give you the most money in January 2026

The article discusses the payroll accounts that offer the highest returns as of January 2026.

Jan 14 • 15:49 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Social Security warns pensioners of a fraud affecting their payroll

The Social Security in Spain has warned pensioners about a fraudulent letter asking for personal information, stating it is a scam.

Jan 13 • 15:03 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The tax that comes to workers' payroll in January

The new 'solidarity fee' will result in lower salaries for some employees in Spain.

Jan 5 • 07:43 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Holidays, Benefits, and Severance Pay: The Inps Guide for 2025 Adjustments

The Inps circular 156 dated December 30, 2025, serves as a guide for employers on managing payroll adjustments for the year 2025, detailing deadlines and common issues related to salary variables, unused vacation, fringe benefits, and severance pay.

Jan 3 • 17:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Paycheck 2026, the new rules on salary: less Irpef on income, 'special' rates on increases and bonuses. Here’s what changes

The 2026 Budget Law introduces changes to payroll taxes and welfare measures, affecting net salaries based on income levels and salary composition.

Jan 2 • 19:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The payroll change that will have you earning less starting January 1: the amount based on your salary

A new tax will require both employers and employees to contribute more to the pension fund, resulting in reduced paychecks starting January 1.

Jan 1 • 12:43 UTC

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