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Record of Employment (ROE): The Canadian Employer’s Guide
Innovation | Jun 12, 2026

Record of Employment (ROE): The Canadian Employer’s Guide

Key Takeaways: An ROE provides information on employment history Most employers now need to file electronically (and the...
The Canadian 2026 guide to holiday stat pay employee eligibility
Resources | Jun 09, 2026

The Canadian 2026 guide to holiday stat pay employee eligibility

Statutory holiday eligibility rules differ across every Canadian province and territory; there’s no single national...
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Resources | Jun 05, 2026

Is your payroll provider keeping client data safe?

How to choose a secure payroll partner: a guide for accountants and bookkeepers Key takeaways When choosing a payroll provider, there is much to consider. Software, client service, whether it’s an integration-friendly platform, the scalability, not...
Innovation | Jun 02, 2026

From reporting to understanding: meet Payworks Analytics

Key Takeaways Payworks Analytics is built directly into HR, Time Management, and Absence Management, giving every client...
Resources | May 29, 2026

What do employers need to know about Québec’s National Holiday?

Key takeaways La fête nationale du Québec (June 24) is one of the province’s eight paid statutory holidays. It’s the only...
Resources | May 26, 2026

No surprises, no hidden fees – just affordable, accurate payroll

Key Takeaways: Payworks offers transparent payroll pricing with no hidden fees, no charges for inactive employees, and...
Culture | May 22, 2026

Our leaders slide into sledge hockey, thanks to Manitoba Possible

Think you’re a pro on skates? Maybe so… but how about on a sledge? Nine members of Payworks’ leadership team recently...
Resources | May 20, 2026

How is statutory holiday pay calculated in Canada?

Statutory holiday pay (also called stat pay, general holiday pay, public holiday pay, or an indemnity) refers to the...
Innovation | May 14, 2026

Payworks teams up with CIBC Business Banking to support Canadian small businesses

If you’re a small business owner in Canada, you already know the drill: between keeping your team paid accurately and on time, staying on top of ever-changing compliance requirements, and actually running your business, the to-do list never seems to...
Resources | May 12, 2026

Ontario 2026 employment law changes: what employers need to know

If you’re an Ontario employer, 2026 has already been a busy year on the legislative front. Between new hiring rules, higher...
Resources | May 08, 2026

Your step-by-step payroll guide to employee leaves in Canada

While there are plenty of reasons a Canadian employee might need to take a leave of absence from work, these leaves are...
Resources | May 05, 2026

Why more Canadian accountants & bookkeepers partner with Payworks

Be honest – if you’re an accountant or a bookkeeper, does hearing the word “payroll” make you wince? Between manual...
Resources | May 01, 2026

Anxiety in our Emotional Database: How to Reframe with a Perspective Shift

Shifting our perspective on ‘negative’ emotions might just be the reboot we need to process them. Unease, nervousness, apprehension, fear—there are many different words to describe anxiety, because everyone has felt it in some way. And while it’s...
Innovation | Apr 28, 2026

Why we’re Capterra’s “Best Value 2026” – and how we bring that value to you

The reviews are in… and Payworks is delighted to have had our full suite of workforce management solutions designated as...
Resources | Apr 23, 2026

Sick Note Rules Changed Across Canada — What HR Teams Need to Know

Sick note rules have shifted significantly across Canada over the past two years. Here’s a summary of the key changes,...
Pay It Forward | Apr 21, 2026

Real’s PIF Day: celebrating Francophone culture in the prairies

Prairie pride can mean a lot of different things, depending on who you ask… but one of the most common elements is a fierce...
Resources | Apr 16, 2026

Questions about Québec payroll legislation? We’ve got you covered!

If you’re a Québec-based business, or an organization with employees in Québec, you likely have questions about a few...
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