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June 24 in Qué.bec: what employers need to know about the National Holiday

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 stat in Québec where the sole eligibility requirement is being employed on the day of the holiday. The indemnity is calculated...

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...

Big news for small business: Payworks teams up with CIBC Business Banking.

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...

Canadian Sick Note Legislation: What Canadian employers need to know and how we can help.

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,...

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...

We can’t wait to meet you (at events from coast to coast)!

Resources | Apr 01, 2026

Growing connections: our Spring 2026 tradeshow lineup

Whether you’re in charge of paying one employee or thousands, choosing the right payroll partner can make all the difference...

Dues and membership fees – what Canadian businesses should know

Resources | Mar 27, 2026

What do Canadian businesses need to know about dues and membership fees?

As a Canadian business owner, it’s important for you to have a good understanding of all things “dues” – whether they’re union-related, tied to professional membership or otherwise! Dues serve many purposes; they’re also calculated, deducted and...

Resources | Mar 17, 2026

Payroll in Canada: How do I select a payroll system for my Canadian business?

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

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...

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 operations! While we can’t blame anyone for wanting to temporarily escape the subzero temperatures, having a system in place to...