Argentina

Workers' Compensation Fixed Amount

Effective 1 April 2026, Argentina’s workers’ compensation fixed amount increased from ARS 1,602 to ARS 1,637, resulting in higher employer contributions.

Germany

Maximum Contribution Limit Increase

Effective 1 January 2026, Germany's maximum contribution limit for health insurance has increased from EUR 5,512.50 to EUR 5,812.50. The rate remains the same.

New Zealand

Workers' Compensation Increase

Effective 1 April 2026, New Zealand's workers' compensation has increased from 0.19% to 0.21%, resulting in higher employer contributions.

Employer Contribution Increase

Effective 1 April 2026, the KiwiSaver rate in New Zealand has increased from 3% to 3.5%, resulting in higher employer contributions.

Portugal

Consolidated Employer Contributions

Effective 1 January 2026, Argentina has consolidated death benefits, disability benefits, disease benefits, old-age pensions, parenthood benefits, occupational illness benefits, and unemployment benefits into a single employer tax labeled Employer Social Security, with a contribution rate of 23.75%