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Received a PIER Report or a Discrepancy Notice (PD4R)? Don’t worry – our experts take you step-by-step through the process.

Resources | Mar 10, 2026

I received a PIER Report and a Discrepancy Notice (PD4R) – what should I do?

Ahhhh, March. The year-end period is over, T4s and RL-1s are filed, and you can finally relax. You’re all ready to pour yourself a beverage and sit down for a night of bingeing your favourite TV show, only to notice an unread piece of mail – from...

Simple, affordable HR for even the smallest teams.

Innovation | Mar 03, 2026

Three ways Canadian small businesses can get “HR organized”

Your team is small but mighty! So it should be easy enough to manage them, right? Unfortunately, when you’re a small...

Absence Management + Self Service: the dynamic duo for managing time off.

Resources | Feb 27, 2026

Asked and answered: how to manage employee time off requests with ease

‘Tis the ski-son for winter vacation requests… which we know can cause a lot of winterruptions to your team’s day-to-day...

Resources | Feb 18, 2026

Payroll in Canada: How do I register my Canadian business to run payroll?

Starting a new business in Canada? Payworks’ five-part “Payroll in Canada” series is here to guide you through each step of...

Resources | Feb 13, 2026

My Canadian employee is moving overseas – what do I do next?

Everyone’s got a star employee; let’s say Darren is yours. He’s self-motivated and professional, he leads by example, and...

Text reads, “Two quick reminders before the year-end filing deadline”.

Innovation | Jan 27, 2026

Wait! Before you authorize those year-end tax forms… two quick reminders

Originally published on February 1, 2021 Yes, it’s true – the year-end filing deadline is just around the corner. But if...

A padlock on a keyboard accompanied by text that reads, “why choose multi-layered security?”.

Resources | Jan 27, 2026

Strength in numbers: taking a layered approach to information security

This article was originally published October 22, 2020. When an employee browses the web, they’re unknowingly connecting to hundreds, if not thousands, of information systems to download and view the content on their screen, even if they’re just...

Customer Stories, Metropolitan Hospitality Management.

Innovation | Jan 26, 2026

Customer Story: How Managed Payroll Services helps MHM breathe easier

For over 35 years, Metropolitan Hospitality Management (MHM) has been “committed to sustainability and responsible tourism,”...

How often should you be paying your team? Explore the ins & outs of payroll frequency.

Resources | Jan 16, 2026

Payroll frequency made simple – a quick guide for Canadian businesses

When you’re starting up a business, one of the many decisions you’ll need to make is how often you’ll pay your staff....

Text reads, “Don’t forget to verify delivery addresses for year-end tax forms”.

Resources | Jan 13, 2026

Before year-end, verify your company's and employees’ delivery addresses

To ensure a smoother year-end experience, there's a simple task you can complete now to avoid a major headache later:...

Say “Yes, Chef!” to easier time entry (& more!) for restaurant staff.

Innovation | Jan 13, 2026

Restaurant staff retention: three ways our Self Service App can help

Summary: By simplifying time entry, scheduling and shift coverage, you can make your staff’s work life easier – which frees them up to bring their best selves to work for your customers and each other! The Payworks Self Service App is here to help....