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Understanding Payroll Accounting May 2021Accountant jokes are not in short supply. Heard the one about why the accountant was thrilled to have completed a jigsaw puzzle in 59 weeks? Because on the box it said 8-12 years. Yes. And what do you call a payroll accountant...

Oman Labour Law April 2021Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, is a country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia and the oldest independent state in the Arab world. The Omani Labour Law applies to all Omani or expatriate (foreign)...

Ramadan Kareem From OPS April 2021What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and lasts for 29 to 30 days every year, ending with the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr. Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year in Islamic culture. Muslims observe...

Egypt Tax Laws April 2021Value Added Tax (VAT) in the UAE is the new kid on the block. It was introduced at the start of 2018 as a tax on the consumption of goods and services supplied by a taxable person – someone who carries out an economic activity that requires...

How and When to Switch Payroll Providers March 2021Payroll software is meant to simplify your life. If your payroll process is not achieving that, it might be time to review what your payroll needs are, what you have in comparison, and what you could perhaps improve....

10 Things HR Managers Need to Do March 2021The payroll process ensures that employees are paid correctly and on time while taking into account the hours worked, paid leave, and any holidays or main calendar events. The UAE Labor Law implies that it’s the companies...

6 Key Benefits of Payroll Software for Small Businesses March 2021Your business is growing. You’ve employed a handful staff. You’re going places. Congratulations! All these steps are signs of succeeding as a business. But now you’re using a lot of time to focus on...

The East Way to Switch Payroll Providers March 2021If you don’t get payroll right, your company can face crippling difficulties. The point of outsourcing payroll is to save time and money, and reduce your stress. But what if your payroll provider no longer ticks all...

10 Things HR Managers Need to Do March 2021The UAE labour law is for people working in the private sector of The United Arab Emirates. It was originally set out by the Ministry of Labour in 1980 under Federal Law No. 8. If you have a company or employees in the UAE,...

Outsourcing Payroll vs. in House Payroll- Which Option is Better February 2021Payroll services play a major role in the growth of your business. Companies manage their paychecks, taxes, benefits, time-and-attendance, and their local and federal law regulations through...

What is a Payroll Audit and Why Do you Need One? January 2021As an employer, you’ll already be aware that your payroll is one of the most vital responsibilities you have when it comes to both your business and your employees. Unfortunately, no matter how committed you...

Bahrain Labour Law January 2021The Bahrain labour law is for people living and working in the private sector of Bahrain. It was set out by the Ministry of labour in 2012. This was amended from the original Labour law (now referred to as the old law) set out in 1972....

Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Payroll January 2021Payroll holds huge importance in the growth of your business. The traditional manual payroll method is no more in use. And companies prefer outsourcing payroll services for good. Along with the many advantages...

When to Start Outsourcing Payroll January 2021Most of the time, companies go through this confusion that either they should outsource payroll services or not. This article holds the answer to this frequently asked question and illustrates when you should start...

Why OPS Are The Perfect Partner During Challenging Times December 2020If the Covid-19 pandemic has taught us something, it is that flexibility and adaptability is vital to the weathering of bad tides. Another business lesson is that now more than ever, the smooth...