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With the latest news and updates on Canadian payroll, HR, and workforce management, including informative articles, legislative updates, news, videos, and Payworks community initiatives." --- [Skip to main content](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/franchisee#maincontent) [Skip to footer](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/franchisee#footer-en) [![What can a payroll platform tell you about your business? ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/What%20can%20a%20payroll%20platform%20actually%20tell%20you%20about%20your%20business.png)](https://blog.payworks.ca/what-can-a-payroll-platform-tell-you-about-your-business?hsLang=en-ca) [Innovation](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/innovation?hsLang=en-ca) | Sep 28, 2026 ### [What can a payroll platform tell you about your business?](https://blog.payworks.ca/what-can-a-payroll-platform-tell-you-about-your-business?hsLang=en-ca) Key Takeaways Payworks Workforce Analytics is built right into your existing platform, no separate system, no manual... 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Payroll software costs for franchises vary widely based... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/franchisee-appreciation-month-what-canadian-franchise-owners-need-to-know-about-payroll?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/franchisee-appreciation-month-what-canadian-franchise-owners-need-to-know-about-payroll?hsLang=en-ca) [![An individual pushing another on a chair down a hallway accompanied by text that reads, “our top reasons to thank your own payroll start this week!”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_NPW_September20.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/five-reasons-why-were-celebrating-canadian-payroll-pros-this-national-payroll-week?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Sep 11, 2026 ### [Five reasons to thank your payroll professional this national payroll week](https://blog.payworks.ca/five-reasons-why-were-celebrating-canadian-payroll-pros-this-national-payroll-week?hsLang=en-ca) Canadian payroll professionals do far more than process pay, they answer employee questions, maintain legislative... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/five-reasons-why-were-celebrating-canadian-payroll-pros-this-national-payroll-week?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/five-reasons-why-were-celebrating-canadian-payroll-pros-this-national-payroll-week?hsLang=en-ca) [![June 24 in Qué.bec: what employers need to know about the National Holiday ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_May24-1.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/fete-nationale-du-quebec-stat-holiday-legislation?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | May 29, 2026 ### [What do employers need to know about Québec’s National Holiday?](https://blog.payworks.ca/fete-nationale-du-quebec-stat-holiday-legislation?hsLang=en-ca) Key takeaways La fête nationale du Québec (June 24) is one of the province’s eight paid statutory holidays. It’s the only... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/fete-nationale-du-quebec-stat-holiday-legislation?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/fete-nationale-du-quebec-stat-holiday-legislation?hsLang=en-ca) [![Text reads, Québec payroll legislation. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_April8.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/questions-about-quebec-payroll-legislation-weve-got-you-covered?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Apr 16, 2026 ### [Questions about Québec payroll legislation? We’ve got you covered!](https://blog.payworks.ca/questions-about-quebec-payroll-legislation-weve-got-you-covered?hsLang=en-ca) If you’re a Québec-based business, or an organization with employees in Québec, you likely have questions about a few... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/questions-about-quebec-payroll-legislation-weve-got-you-covered?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/questions-about-quebec-payroll-legislation-weve-got-you-covered?hsLang=en-ca) [![Franchisees: looking to spend less time on admin? We’ve got you covered. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogHeader_What%20to%20Expect%20From%20a%20Modern%20Workforce_.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/efficient-time-and-team-management-for-busy-franchisees?hsLang=en-ca) [Innovation](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/innovation?hsLang=en-ca) | Apr 10, 2026 ### [Efficient time (and team!) management for busy franchisees](https://blog.payworks.ca/efficient-time-and-team-management-for-busy-franchisees?hsLang=en-ca) When you’re running a franchise business, most of your day is likely spent… well, literally running: from one of your store... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/efficient-time-and-team-management-for-busy-franchisees?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/efficient-time-and-team-management-for-busy-franchisees?hsLang=en-ca) [![We can’t wait to meet you (at events from coast to coast)! ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_Where%20to%20Find%20Us_April%201.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/growing-connections-our-spring-2026-tradeshow-lineup?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Apr 01, 2026 ### [Growing connections: our Spring 2026 tradeshow lineup](https://blog.payworks.ca/growing-connections-our-spring-2026-tradeshow-lineup?hsLang=en-ca) Whether you’re in charge of paying one employee or thousands, choosing the right payroll partner can make all the difference... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/growing-connections-our-spring-2026-tradeshow-lineup?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/growing-connections-our-spring-2026-tradeshow-lineup?hsLang=en-ca) [![Received a PIER Report or a Discrepancy Notice (PD4R)? Don’t worry – our experts take you step-by-step through the process. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogHeader_PIER_PD4R_March10.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/i-received-a-pier-report-and-a-discrepancy-notice-pd4r-what-should-i-do?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Mar 10, 2026 ### [I received a PIER Report and a Discrepancy Notice (PD4R) – what should I do?](https://blog.payworks.ca/i-received-a-pier-report-and-a-discrepancy-notice-pd4r-what-should-i-do?hsLang=en-ca) 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... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/i-received-a-pier-report-and-a-discrepancy-notice-pd4r-what-should-i-do?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/i-received-a-pier-report-and-a-discrepancy-notice-pd4r-what-should-i-do?hsLang=en-ca) [![Text reads, “Two quick reminders before the year-end filing deadline”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_February1_2.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/wait-before-you-authorize-those-year-end-tax-forms-two-quick-reminders?hsLang=en-ca) [Innovation](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/innovation?hsLang=en-ca) | Jan 27, 2026 ### [Wait! Before you authorize those year-end tax forms… two quick reminders](https://blog.payworks.ca/wait-before-you-authorize-those-year-end-tax-forms-two-quick-reminders?hsLang=en-ca) Originally published on February 1, 2021 Yes, it’s true – the year-end filing deadline is just around the corner. But if... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/wait-before-you-authorize-those-year-end-tax-forms-two-quick-reminders?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/wait-before-you-authorize-those-year-end-tax-forms-two-quick-reminders?hsLang=en-ca) [![A padlock on a keyboard accompanied by text that reads, “why choose multi-layered security?”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_October22_2.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/strength-in-numbers-taking-a-layered-approach-to-information-security?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Jan 27, 2026 ### [Strength in numbers: taking a layered approach to information security](https://blog.payworks.ca/strength-in-numbers-taking-a-layered-approach-to-information-security?hsLang=en-ca) This article was originally published October 22, 2020. When an employee browses the web, they’re unknowingly connecting to... 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[Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/before-year-end-verify-your-delivery-address?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/before-year-end-verify-your-delivery-address?hsLang=en-ca) [![Say “Yes, Chef!” to easier time entry (& more!) for restaurant staff. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogHeader_SelfService-Restaurant_Jan13.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/restaurant-staff-retention-three-ways-our-self-service-app-can-help?hsLang=en-ca) [Innovation](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/innovation?hsLang=en-ca) | Jan 13, 2026 ### [Restaurant staff retention: three ways our Self Service App can help](https://blog.payworks.ca/restaurant-staff-retention-three-ways-our-self-service-app-can-help?hsLang=en-ca) 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.... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/restaurant-staff-retention-three-ways-our-self-service-app-can-help?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/restaurant-staff-retention-three-ways-our-self-service-app-can-help?hsLang=en-ca) [![A calendar with text that reads, “your “save the date” for the 2025 stat holiday schedule”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_December19-3.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/save-the-dates-heres-the-2026-statutory-holiday-schedule?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Jan 02, 2026 ### [Save the dates: here’s the 2026 statutory holiday schedule](https://blog.payworks.ca/save-the-dates-heres-the-2026-statutory-holiday-schedule?hsLang=en-ca) As a handy resource for Canadian businesses, we’ve put together a list of the statutory holidays in 2026, accompanied by the... 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[Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/a-little-something-extra-how-to-process-bonus-payments?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/a-little-something-extra-how-to-process-bonus-payments?hsLang=en-ca) [![Legislative Update. Recall Pay in Nunavut. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_NunavutLegislation_Dec15.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/your-nunavut-payroll-questions-answered?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Dec 15, 2025 ### [Your Nunavut payroll questions, answered!](https://blog.payworks.ca/your-nunavut-payroll-questions-answered?hsLang=en-ca) If you’re a Nunavut-based business, or if you have employees who live and work there, you’ve probably had territory-specific... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/your-nunavut-payroll-questions-answered?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/your-nunavut-payroll-questions-answered?hsLang=en-ca) [![Text reads, “Important payroll processing & delivery dates for 2023 & 2024”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_December4-1.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/mark-your-calendar-important-payroll-processing-and-delivery-dates-for-the-next-few-weeks?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Dec 09, 2025 ### [Mark your calendar: important payroll processing and delivery dates for the next few weeks](https://blog.payworks.ca/mark-your-calendar-important-payroll-processing-and-delivery-dates-for-the-next-few-weeks?hsLang=en-ca) We understand that the holiday season can be hectic between year-end and payroll preparation, staying on top of new... 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Year-end 2025 legislative updates - are you ready? ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_Year-end-2025-legislation-updates-1.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/year-end-legislation-changes-roundup-what-employers-need-to-know?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Dec 02, 2025 ### [Year-end legislation changes roundup: what employers need to know](https://blog.payworks.ca/year-end-legislation-changes-roundup-what-employers-need-to-know?hsLang=en-ca) To help you stay compliant and well-prepared as we head into the 2025 year-end payroll processing season, we’re highlighting some key legislative and payroll changes to keep on your radar and your year-end to-do list (psst: don’t forget about our... 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