Employsome Blog

A conversation with Brendon Silver, CEO of Playroll, on spinning an EOR out of VAT IT, why building in complex markets first creates better infrastructure, the gap between what EOR providers sell and what they deliver, and why owning your supply chain matters more than owning your marketing budget.

A Khaitan & Co employment law partner explains why EOR arrangements are not a legal shield under Indian law, how permanent establishment risk catches companies off guard, and what to demand from your provider before signing.

The average salary in South Africa is approximately R29,500 gross per month in 2026, based on Statistics South Africa’s Quarterly Employment Statistics. The median is significantly lower at approximately R27,200, reflecting one of the highest income inequality levels in the world (Gini coefficient ~0.63). The national minimum wage increased to R30.23 per hour from 1 March 2026. Employer costs add approximately 3-5% on top of gross salary through UIF (1%), SDL (1%), and Compensation Fund contributions, making South Africa one of the lowest employer-cost environments among major economies. This guide covers salaries by sector, city, and experience level, income tax brackets (18-45%), and how South Africa compares to other African and emerging markets.

The Employer of Record industry has entered a phase of rapid consolidation. Between 2024 and 2026, the EOR space saw more M&A activity than in the entire previous decade combined. Deel reached a $17.3 billion valuation on over $980 million in total funding and acquired Omnipresent. Payoneer made two back-to-back EOR acquisitions: Skuad for $61 million in 2024 and Boundless in January 2026. Velocity Global rebranded as Pebl. Revolut announced its EOR entry with GlobalHire. Remote acquired Atlas expense management. Hightekers acquired Eos Global Expansion. And Papaya Global entered sale discussions at a reported $3.5-4.5 billion valuation. This tracker maps every major funding round, acquisition, rebrand, and market entry in the EOR industry from 2019 to 2026, and analyses what the consolidation wave means for employers choosing an EOR provider.

The average salary in Taiwan is approximately NT$58,000 gross per month in 2026, with a median closer to NT$45,000. Taiwan’s economy is dominated by semiconductors and technology, with TSMC alone producing nearly 90% of the world’s most advanced chips. The minimum wage is NT$29,500 per month from January 2026. Employer costs add approximately 14-19% on top of gross salary through labor insurance, National Health Insurance, and mandatory pension contributions. This guide covers average salaries by sector, city, and experience level, the full employer cost breakdown, income tax brackets, and how Taiwan compares to other Asian hiring markets.

The Workplace Fairness Act Singapore was passed in two bills in 2025 and is expected to take effect by end of 2027. It is Singapore’s first legislation specifically prohibiting workplace discrimination, covering 12 protected characteristics including age, nationality, sex, race, disability, and caregiving responsibilities. The Act applies to employers with 25 or more employees and introduces mandatory grievance handling procedures, anti-retaliation protections, and a new dispute resolution framework through the Employment Claims Tribunal with claims of up to SGD 250,000. Penalties reach SGD 250,000 for repeat offences. This guide covers every key provision, protected characteristics, employer obligations, exceptions, the dispute resolution process, and how to prepare.