Mellow Blog

HR & payroll, done properly

Practical, country-by-country guides on payroll, compliance and leave — and how to treat your people as capital to invest in, not headcount to manage. Written for HR leaders at growing companies across the UK, Ireland, USA, UAE, India and Australia.

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Comparisons Global

Deel's Hidden Costs Explained — and What to Use Instead

Deel's costs are not hidden — they are modular, and they stack. Here is where the bill actually grows, how to budget honestly, and when an all-inclusive platform is cheaper.

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Comparisons Global

Mellow vs Gusto: Beyond US Payroll

Gusto excels at US payroll and benefits for small businesses. Mellow provides deeper HR operations and global coverage. Here is the honest comparison for teams evaluating both.

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People Management India

Working time and rest breaks in India

Working hours and rest breaks in India are governed by a patchwork of central and state laws — and from 2025, by the consolidated Labour Codes. Employers need to understand both the rules on paper and

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People Management Australia

Working time and rest breaks in Australia

Working time and rest breaks in Australia are governed by a combination of the Fair Work Act, the National Employment Standards, and modern awards or enterprise agreements — and the rules vary dependi

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People Management USA

Working time and rest breaks in the United States

Working time rules in the United States are set primarily by federal law, with many states layering additional requirements on top. The core federal framework comes from the Fair Labor Standards Act ,

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People Management UAE

Working time and rest breaks in the United Arab Emirates

Working hours, rest breaks, and overtime in the UAE are governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 , which sets clear minimums that all private-sector employers must follow. This article explains t

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People Management UK

Working time and rest breaks in the United Kingdom

Working time and rest breaks in the UK are governed mainly by the Working Time Regulations 1998, which set enforceable limits on hours, mandatory rest periods, and paid leave entitlements. Most worker

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People Management Ireland

Working time and rest breaks in Ireland

Working time rules in Ireland are set out in the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997. The law sets limits on weekly working hours, requires minimum rest periods between shifts, and gives workers the

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Compliance Global

Settlement Agreements: What UK Employers Need to Know

Settlement agreements end employment disputes in exchange for a payment and waiver of claims. What makes them valid, and when to use them.

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Payroll UK

How to Run Payroll in India From the UK

To run payroll in India from the UK you need an Indian entity and software that calculates TDS, PF, ESI and professional tax. Mellow runs both countries from one platform.

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Global Payroll Global

Mellow vs Deel for US Employers: State Tax Calculations Included

For US employers, Mellow vs Deel comes down to whether state tax is a core included capability or a managed add-on. Mellow includes eight states at $10/employee; Deel layers payroll on.

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Global Payroll Global

Global HR Software Without the Global Price Tag

Global HR software got expensive because of EOR pricing, sales-led quotes, and add-ons. If your footprint is six countries or fewer, you can get native coverage without the premium.

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