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A woman teaching two small children using a wooden toy accompanied by text that reads, “it takes a village to raise a child… it takes trustworthy solutions to support & effectively manage your team”.

Innovation | Jul 23, 2024

Helping preschools and childcare centres make payroll and staffing as easy as 1-2-3

From the moment you hear those little feet coming through the door to the last goodbye hug, caring for the youngest members of our community is go-go-go! You and your team give so much of yourselves to the hearts and minds of the kiddos and families...

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Resources | Jul 12, 2024

“Payroll tax” provincial legislation details: the rates, exemptions, & how to make it all a breeze

Did the term “payroll tax” give you a bit of a jolt? Fair enough; after all, it’s not a remittance common across all...

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Culture | Jun 27, 2024

We’re here, we’re there… and here’s where to spot us this summer and beyond!

Anyone who’s taken even the quickest of scrolls through our Instagram account knows that the people of Payworks are all...

Canada Day stat holiday legislation by province & territory.

Resources | Jun 11, 2024

Stat holiday legislation roundup: Canada Day

Pop quiz: when we say “Canada Day,” is your first thought of beaches, BBQs and bonfires… or is it of staff scheduling and...

Saskatchewan flag accompanied by text that reads, “important legislative changes. Saskatchewan Employment Act Occupational Health & Safety Provisions”.

Resources | Jun 05, 2024

New workplace violence legislation impacting Saskatchewan employers

As an employer, having a workplace violence policy and prevention plan helps ensure your people are aware of the risks they...

Resources | Jun 03, 2024

Navigating Newfoundland & Labrador payroll legislation? We can help!

You likely have a great rhythm in place for paying your employees accurately and on time, but you’re also likely no stranger...

Two Payworks staff in orange t-shirts receiving volunteer certificates accompanied by text that reads, “Pay it Forward”.

Pay It Forward | May 31, 2024

How we love helping RMHC offer families a “home away from home” when they need it most

There’s a special kind of “happy” that comes from knowing you’ve made a positive difference in someone’s day! The Payworks crew is always eager and ready to lend a hand, and this past McHappy Day in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC)...

The provincial flag for Québec accompanied by text that reads, “the legislation you need to know for la Fete nationale du Québec”.

Resources | May 24, 2024

Fête nationale du Québec - stat holiday legislation

National Holiday or “la Fête nationale du Québec” (formerly known as Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day) is known among Quebecers as...

A woman standing in nature with her arms wide open and smiling. Text reads,” Mental Health Week in Canada: creating healthy boundaries”.

Resources | May 06, 2024

Enhance your mental health by leaps and bound(arie)s

When thinking about nourishing your mental health, it’s important to consider your support systems. While having a solid...

Five Payworks staff in matching orange t-shirts all holding up smile cookies.

Pay It Forward | Apr 29, 2024

How we partner with Tim Hortons to put smiles on faces all year long

Today may mark the start of this year’s annual Smile Cookie Week, but the folks at Tim Hortons put a grin on our faces all...

A calendar view of employee shifts accompanied by text that reads, “Modern choices for quickly and easily collecting hours worked!”.

Innovation | Apr 23, 2024

Tracking employee time doesn’t have to be complicated – we promise!

How can you track employee time? The options are seemingly endless, but some are much more efficient than others… especially when it comes to your team’s unique requirements. When you have staff members who start at different times or a mobile team...