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10. Payroll in Italy
35:10||Ep. 10Italy is a key player in the European economy, famous for its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and iconic cuisine. From Milan’s fashion houses to the industry centers of Turin, Italy’s economy features a dynamic mix of manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture. The European country is also one of the world’s top wine producers, along with France. But despite Italy’s economic strengths, the country still suffers from a skilled labor shortage, particularly in sectors such as tech and IT, as well as manufacturing, engineering, and healthcare.In this episode of Payroll Around the World, ADP experts Marcela Uribe and Innocenzo Casanova talk about the complexities of running payroll in Italy, including union agreements, social security contributions, and the importance of government certificates for businesses. We also speak to Andrea, a copywriter in Milan who recently completed an upskilling program sponsored by his employer. In order to address the skilled labor shortage, many businesses in Italy are investing in their existing workforce and offering upskilling and training opportunities to future-proof their employees.TimestampsIntro [00:07]What do you love about payroll in Italy? [04:07]Italy’s economy [04:44]Compliance challenges [08:49]The importance of second-level agreements [12:00]Social security contributions [16:38]How ADP is helping clients navigate compliance challenges [19:08]The DURC certificate [20:35]Labor consulting firms [23:35]Andrea’s story [25:32]The skilled labor shortage and upskilling [29:00]The demand for flexible and remote working options [31:34]CreditsExecutive Producers for ADP: Nicola Smith and Kate AllenExecutive Producer for Storythings: Matt LockeRecorded, edited, mixed and mastered by: Chris MitchellScripted and hosted by: Luisa RollenhagenGuest interview recorded by: Alessio PerroneProject Manager: Aimee Perrinjaquet
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9. Payroll in Spain
30:21||Season 1, Ep. 9Spain is one of the fastest-growing economies in the Eurozone, with tourism, agriculture, and renewable energies being the most prominent industries. Ibiza, Mallorca, Barcelona, and Málaga—the islands and cities along the Mediterranean coast are beloved destinations for all those seeking some fun in the sun. Every year, seasonal workers travel to the country’s southern coasts and islands to work in the countless hotels, bars, and restaurants that cater to the rush of tourists. The prominence of seasonal workers can present significant payroll challenges that employers should be aware of.In this episode of Payroll Around the World, we’re joined by ADP experts Marcela Uribe and Barbara Gomez. They’ll talk us through the ins and outs of processing payroll in Spain, including the rules around employing seasonal workers and how social security contributions affect payroll cycles. We also speak to Lorea, a seasonal hospitality worker in Valencia, who tells us more about the benefits and challenges of working during Spain’s busy summer months.TimestampsIntro [00:07]Cultural challenges [03:17]The Spanish economy [07:41]Running payroll in the tourism sector [10:11]Lorea’s story [15:26]Social security obligations in Spain [20:25]Gender pay gap reporting obligations [24:01]The importance of work-life balance for employees [26:05]How ADP is helping clients [27:24]What’s exciting about payroll in Spain? [28:55]CreditsExecutive Producers for ADP: Nicola Smith and Kate AllenExecutive Producer for Storythings: Matt LockeRecorded, edited, mixed and mastered by: Chris MitchellScripted and hosted by: Luisa RollenhagenGuest interview recorded by: Lourdes Velasco PlaProject Manager: Aimee Perrinjaquet
8. Payroll in China
28:28||Season 1, Ep. 8China may no longer hold the title of the most populous country in the world—that distinction has now gone to India—but its 1.4 billion citizens and a GDP of around 18 trillion US dollars still make it a political and economic powerhouse. From the manufacturing and tech sectors to green energy and services, China offers vast opportunities to multinational businesses, but the unique payroll challenges should not be underestimated.In this episode of Payroll Around the World, we’re joined by ADP experts Lily Ma and Junbin Li as they guide us through some of China’s most important labor laws and compliance issues, as well as local regulations. We’ll discuss China’s sophisticated social insurance system, the varying rules across its provinces and cities, and the mandatory Public Housing Fund, a housing allowance for workers that both employers and employees contribute to. We also hear from Dongdong, a teacher in Shanghai, who tells us her personal experiences with the housing fund and how she and her husband used it to purchase a home.TimestampsIntro [00:07]Navigating China’s many provinces [04:44]China’s income tax system [09:14]Unique data privacy laws and how ADP is helping [14:07]China’s Housing Provident Fund [18:15]Dongdong’s story [21:20]What’s exciting about payroll in China? [25:40]CreditsExecutive Producers for ADP: Nicola Smith and Kate AllenExecutive Producer for Storythings: Matt LockeRecorded, edited, mixed and mastered by: Chris MitchellScripted and hosted by: Luisa RollenhagenGuest interview recorded by: Rebecca KanthorProject Manager: Aimee Perrinjaquet
7. Payroll in the United States
36:43||Season 1, Ep. 7With a gross domestic product of just over 28 trillion U.S. dollars, the United States continues to hold the title of the world’s largest economy. However, businesses coming to the United States must be aware of the fact that its 50 states effectively operate like 50 separate countries, each with its own labor laws, taxation requirements, and regulations. This can make compliance a bit tricky for multinationals, especially when employing people across various states.We’re joined by ADP experts Dawn Wautier and Chris Acostandei as they guide us through common compliance pitfalls and explain what employers need to keep in mind when employing people across various states. We’ll also cover how healthcare benefits and retirement plans work in the U.S., and discuss how ADP’s team handles frequent legal changes, a common phenomenon in the country. We also speak to April, a nurse who lives in Florida but works in California, about the bureaucratic and financial challenges she faces when navigating her working arrangement.TimestampsIntro [00:07]The US: 50 states, 50 separate jurisdictions [04:01]Geographical distribution of industry sectors [06:17]Managing payroll in a complex legal landscape [08:01]Advice for starting a business in the US [10:12]April’s story [14:00]Managing employees across state lines [20:26]How ADP is helping clients stay compliant [24:35]Healthcare and pensions in the US [27:30]What's exciting about payroll in the US? [33:34]CreditsExecutive Producers for ADP: Nicola Smith and Kate AllenExecutive Producer for Storythings: Matt LockeRecorded, edited, mixed and mastered by: Chris MitchellScripted and hosted by: Luisa RollenhagenGuest interview recorded by: Leah WorthingtonProject Manager: Aimee Perrinjaquet
6. Payroll in Germany
29:19||Season 1, Ep. 6Germany is Europe’s largest economy and a popular destination for investors, who appreciate its strategically central location and its history as a strong exporter nation. Known as a leader in engineering and manufacturing, it particularly relies on small and medium-sized businesses to drive growth and innovation. The country is also considered to be quite employee-friendly and has a robust social insurance system that’s also reflected in the complexity of its payroll. That’s why running payroll in Germany requires a deep knowledge of employee rights—such as the role of workers’ councils—and government regulations. We speak to ADP experts Thomas Zimmerman and Johannes Schwarzer, who share their insights and create an in-depth picture of work and pay in Germany. We also catch up with Manuel, a teacher in Berlin who’s currently in the process of forming a workers’ council with his colleagues.TimestampsIntro [00:08]What makes German payroll unique? [03:20]Germany’s skilled labor shortage [08:42]Germany’s regulatory landscape [11:20]Digitalization efforts and how ADP is helping [13:02]Data privacy [15:26]Manuel’s story [17:03]The role of workers’ councils [22:35]Germany’s labor protection laws [24:55]What do you find exciting about payroll in Germany? [26:44]CreditsExecutive Producers for ADP: Nicola Smith and Kate AllenExecutive Producer for Storythings: Matt LockeRecorded, edited, mixed and mastered by: Chris MitchellScripted and hosted by: Luisa RollenhagenGuest interview recorded by: Kaukab Shairani Project Manager: Aimee Perrinjaquet
5. Payroll in Brazil
27:24||Season 1, Ep. 5Brazil 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. TimestampsIntro [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]CreditsExecutive Producers for ADP: Nicola Smith and Kate AllenExecutive Producer for Storythings: Matt LockeRecorded, edited, mixed and mastered by: Chris MitchellScripted and hosted by: Luisa RollenhagenGuest interview recorded by: Lise AlvesVoiceover spoken by: Lise AlvesProject Manager: Aimee Perrinjaquet
4. Payroll in the United Kingdom
27:53||Season 1, Ep. 4The 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