Brazil is South America’s largest economy and has traditionally relied on agriculture and manufacturing, but sectors such as e-commerce are also starting to thrive. While this makes Brazil an attractive market for multinational businesses looking to gain a foothold in the South American continent, they’ll also need to contend with challenges surrounding the country’s rapidly changing legislative landscape and the prevalence of sector-specific unions, with the latest figures registering 8.4 million people as union members in jobs such as fast food restaurant employees, hotel cleaning staff, and bakery employees.

In this episode, we’re joined by ADP experts Beatriz Neves and Luiz Bernabe, who give us their best tips on navigating the country’s union landscape and dealing with rapidly changing laws, which can often come into effect retroactively. We’ll also talk about the role ADP Brazil’s own legal team plays in advising the government on legal changes, and how they help clients stay compliant. In addition, we speak to Jocinete, a hotel maid in São Paulo who’s a union member that represents hotel workers.

Timestamps

• Intro [00:07]
• The labor market in Brazil [04:42]
• A rapidly changing legal landscape [05:56]
• Explaining obligations and events [07:26]
• What surprises clients about payroll in Brazil? [10:50]
• How ADP helps clients stay compliant [13:27]
• Jocinete’s story [18:30]
• The role of unions in Brazil [21:20]
• Looking towards the future [25:30]

Credits

• Executive Producers for ADP: Nicola Smith and Kate Allen
• Executive Producer for Storythings: Matt Locke
• Recorded, edited, mixed and mastered by: Chris Mitchell
• Scripted and hosted by: Luisa Rollenhagen
• Guest interview recorded by: Lise Alves
• Voiceover spoken by: Lise Alves
• Project Manager: Aimee Perrinjaquet

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The United Kingdom is a crucial launchpad for international businesses, with a globally renowned financial sector and home to the world’s most widely used legal system. While this makes the U.K. an appealing destination for multinationals, payroll professionals must also be aware of the country’s complex minimum wage and holiday pay laws as well as rapidly changing regulations.

We’re joined by ADP experts Sirsha Haldar and Ben May as they guide us through common compliance pitfalls and U.K. payroll regulations in this episode of Payroll Around the World. We’ll cover how minimum wage in the United Kingdom isn’t just about paying someone the correct hourly amount, and how holiday pay can quickly become confusing for seasonal and part-time workers. We also speak to Roberto, a minimum-wage employee at a cinema in London who takes on various roles at his job, which leads to regularly switching between different pay categories.

Timestamps

• Intro [00:06]
• What’s unique about payroll in the U.K.? [05:19]
• The U.K.’s labor market and its effects on payroll [06:37]
• Introducing the National Minimum Wage [07:55]
• Roberto’s story [12:43]
• Penalties for miscalculating the minimum wage [17:58]
• What is ADP doing to help clients stay compliant? [20:00]
• Complexities around holiday pay calculations [20:45]
• What do you love about working in payroll? [24:06]

Credits

• Executive Producers for ADP: Nicola Smith and Kate Allen
• Executive Producer for Storythings: Matt Locke
• Recorded, edited, mixed and mastered by: Chris Mitchell
• Scripted and hosted by: Luisa Rollenhagen
• Guest interview recorded by: Hannah Dean
• Project Manager: Aimee Perrinjaquet

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Any company looking to expand their global reach must have India on their radar. With a population of over 1.4 billion people, it’s the world’s most populous country and well on the path to becoming the world’s fourth-largest economy. The country is also very young: 65% of India’s population is under the age of 35. This demographic has shaped work trends on the ground, with a strong emphasis on digitalization and personalizing benefits to meet employee needs. While India presents vast opportunities for multinational businesses, its payroll challenges are unique and require local expertise.

In this episode of Payroll Around the World, we travel to India to explore the world of payroll in this economic powerhouse. ADP experts Rahul Goyal and Ramesh Dayalan share their expertise on running payroll in India and give listeners detailed insight into what multinationals need to know about work and pay in the South Asian country. This includes understanding the compliance regulations around Aadhaar, the world’s largest biometric ID system, and the growing trend of offering employees personalized benefits packages. We also speak to Sindhu, a single mother who’s had to make some career changes in order to accommodate her children’s needs.

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Follow ADP in India on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/adp-india-payroll-hcm/

Timestamps

• Intro [00:05]
• What’s exciting about payroll in India? [03:44]
• Introducing Aadhaar [06:32]
• Sindhu’s story [12:12]
• What is ADP doing to help multinationals in India? [20:11]
• India’s young workforce and their expectations [23:48]
• The importance of financial wellness [25:03]
• A “bouquet of pay components” [27:04]
• How is ADP promoting financial wellness? [29:17]
• Upcoming payroll trends [32:35]

Credits

• Executive Producers for ADP: Nicola Smith and Kate Allen
• Executive Producer for Storythings: Matt Locke
• Recorded, edited, mixed and mastered by: Chris Mitchell
• Scripted and hosted by: Luisa Rollenhagen
• Guest interview recorded by: Kaukab Shairani
• Project Manager: Aimee Perrinjaquet

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In any global ranking of countries by payroll complexity, France will often occupy the top spot. This is because France offers its residents a high degree of social security, with people entitled to healthcare, a pension scheme, family benefits, and more.

In this episode of Payroll Around the World, ADP experts Carlos Fontelas de Carvalho and Emmanuel Prevost break down the inner workings of French payroll, explain why France is a lucrative destination for businesses despite the complexity, and share their insights from years of experience on the ground. We also speak to Rachel, a Paris-based expat from the U.K. who shares her experience of trying to decipher her first French paycheck.

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Timestamps

• Intro [00:00]
• Why is payroll in France so complex? [03:05]
• Keeping up with legal regulations [07:06]
• Rachel’s story [10:00]
• Helping foreign workers navigate bureaucracy [12:52]
• Remaining compliant during the hiring process [15:48]
• Noncompliance penalties [17:19]
• Reporting requirements [20:33]
• What do you love about working in payroll in France? [22:53]

Credits

• Executive Producers for ADP: Nicola Smith and Kate Allen
• Executive Producer for Storythings: Matt Locke
• Recorded, edited, mixed and mastered by: Chris Mitchell
• Scripted and hosted by: Luisa Rollenhagen
• Guest interview recorded by: Morgan Ayre
• Project Manager: Aimee Perrinjaquet

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With strong connections to Europe, the Americas and Asia, Australia has many opportunities for growth in both established and untapped markets. Changing regulations, especially in areas such as inclusive parental leave, additional leave for volunteer firefighters, as well as a crackdown on wage theft, make for an exciting payroll landscape.

In this first episode of Payroll Around the World, we explore the world of payroll down under. ADP experts Kylie Baullo and Graham Coutts share their expertise with listeners and provide detailed insight into what makes payroll unique in Australia, including new leave laws, why wage theft is such a serious issue in the country, and the need to adapt to rapidly changing legislation. We also speak to Peter, who lives and works in Tasmania and recently became a father, about how Australia’s newly expanded parental leave laws allow him and his wife to raise their family without either one having to put their career on the back burner.

Subscribe to ADP Payroll Around the World to stay up to date on all things global payroll. Learn more at https://rethinkq.adp.com.

Follow ADP in Australia on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/adpaustralia/

Timestamps:

• Intro [00:05]
• What’s unique about payroll in Australia? [03:35]
• Interview with Peter [07:27]
• Parental leave in Australia [12:27]
• Other types of employer-sponsored leave options in Australia [14:22]
• Gender pay parity efforts and requirements [15:35]
• What ADP is doing to help clients in Australia [17:03]
• Wage theft in Australia: What clients need to know [19:30]
• What to know about multi-jurisdictional leave requirements [21:43]

Credits:

• Executive Producers for ADP: Nicola Smith and Kate Allen
• Executive Producer for Storythings: Matt Locke
• Recorded, edited, mixed and mastered by: Chris Mitchell
• Scripted and hosted by: Luisa Rollenhagen
• Guest interview recorded by: Sarah Mashman
• Project Manager: Aimee Perrinjaquet

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Welcome to ADP Payroll Around The World brought to you by ADP and Storythings!

Running payroll is a massive undertaking that goes beyond issuing paychecks to employees. From adhering to labor laws to staying on top of last-minute legislative changes, payroll is no casual undertaking for multinational companies seeking to make their mark across the globe. That’s why the more global you are, the more crucial it becomes to truly understand your chosen locations' local rules, regulations, and customs. Running payroll in India will be very different from running payroll in Brazil or France.

So, we’ve created ADP Payroll Around the World to be your go-to guide for in-depth analysis and expert compliance insight into the world of work and pay, with each episode focusing on a different country. Every episode features ADP experts who live and work in the location we’ll be highlighting.

In this series, we’ll be heading to Australia, India, France, the UK and we’ll also touch down in the USA, Brazil, Germany, and many other international destinations. You’ll also hear from local people who share their experiences with work and pay. Because, at the end of the day, payroll is about people.

After all, for payroll to be truly global, it needs to be local as well.

Subscribe to ADP Payroll Around The World wherever you get your podcasts.

Find out more at adp.com and storythings.com.

Credits

• Executive Producers for ADP: Nicola Smith and Kate Allen
• Executive Producer for Storythings: Matt Locke
• Recorded, edited, mixed and mastered by: Chris Mitchell
• Scripted and hosted by: Luisa Rollenhagen
• Project Manager: Aimee Perrinjaquet

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.