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The Senate has failed to advance two partisan bills aimed at compensating federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown, which has now lasted 23 days, marking the second-longest in U.S. history. One bill, backed by Republicans, sought to ensure pay for essential employees, including troops and TSA agents, while the Democratic proposal aimed to pay all federal employees and prevent mass layoffs. "We certainly shouldn't set up a system where the president of the United States gets to decide what agencies to shut down," said Sen. Chris Van Hollen, (D-MD). The Republican measure did not secure the necessary 60 votes, and Democrats blocked a vote on their version. As the shutdown continues, both parties remain at an impasse, with no clear path to reopening the government.
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UK
Partners at London's prestigious law firms may face a £250m tax increase under proposed plans by Rachel Reeves. A new 15% tax on profits from limited liability partnerships (LLPs) could raise their total tax bill from £1.78bn to £2.04bn. Colin Passmore, chairman of the City of London Law Society, warned that this change could harm London's competitiveness as a legal hub. David McNeill, director of public affairs at The Law Society, stated that the tax could significantly impact the legal profession, potentially leading to job losses and "legal deserts" in rural areas. Analysis by UHY Hacker Young shows that applying a 15% employer's NICs rate would create an additional tax liability of around £46,000 per partner each year.
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Europe
Amid a strong Swiss franc and steep 39% US tariffs, many Swiss firms are shifting jobs abroad. A Deloitte survey of 114 CFOs found 37% foresee job cuts in Switzerland, while 35% plan to expand internationally. Swisscom is moving IT roles to Latvia and the Netherlands, while manufacturers like Packsys Global, Tofwerk, Ypsomed, and Thermoplan are considering or executing relocations to the EU or US. Ypsomed CEO Simon Michel explained: “We have no choice but to relocate part of our production.” UBS economists predict slower GDP growth due to this industrial shift.
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Middle East
Kuwait's Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) has mandated that all employers submit work schedules through the "Ashal" electronic system starting November 1, 2025. Employers must provide details on daily working hours, rest periods, and holidays, updating this information as changes occur. PAM will use the submitted data for inspections and may take legal action against non-compliant employers, including suspending their files. To assist, PAM has introduced a form on its "Easy" e-services platform for private sector entities to request approval for their working hours, which must be displayed prominently at workplaces.
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Back in the distant 1980s if you wanted to demonstrate your environmental and ethical credentials it was sufficient to shop at or purchase shares in retailer The Body Shop. The charismatic Anita Roddick, founder of the “hippy” tinged retail chain, heralded a new age of environmental concern, caring capitalism and corporate awareness that evolved into what became known as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). CSR was much talked about and lauded, but in reality often ended up being a lot of a hot air (excuse the pun) and often never progressed much beyond a footnote in the annual report.
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To mark National Payroll Week the team at the Human Times has provided some insight into the industry that we hope you’ll find useful.
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