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Innovation | Sep 16, 2024

Leaves, terminations & more: how payroll pros can more easily navigate employee departures

As a payroll pro, you’ve got your head around all the requirements surrounding an employee’s departure – whether they’re on leave, will be back next “peak season” or are moving on for good. But knowing what needs to be done doesn’t make the to-do...

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Media | Sep 07, 2024

Lights, camera, action for the Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation

What happens when the in-house video team is tasked with shelving their cameras and picking up a pen (or – let’s be real –...

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Pay It Forward | Aug 24, 2024

Rebounding stronger: Renovating for a brighter future in Winnipeg

Basketball courts are more than just a place to play a game. They’re community hubs where memories are made, friendships are...

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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...

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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 pay rates? If the latter – it sounds like you’ve got a team to manage, and that you’re in the right place! What is Canada Day?...

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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...

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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...

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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 the day that kicks off summer fun in the province! For payroll practitioners or business owners with locations or employees in...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Resources | Apr 22, 2024

Victoria Day statutory holiday legislation round up

As the day that gives “May Long Weekend” its (unofficial) name, Victoria Day is a holiday to which many of us look forward –...

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Resources | Apr 16, 2024

Province of employment: changes from the CRA and Revenu Québec

Do you have staff working from home across Canada? If you have a remote work agreement with one or more of your full-time...

Eight Payworks staff in matching t-shirts and aprons standing in front of a kitchen counter full of baking. Text reads “Pay it Forward”.

Pay It Forward | Apr 14, 2024

How we’ve been paying it forward from coast to coast

Happy National Volunteer Week! All across Canada, this week marks an opportunity “to celebrate and thank Canada’s 24 million volunteers.” We’re beyond proud to share that hundreds of those volunteers work right here at Payworks… and what better way...

Corporate social responsibility: why it matters and how we can help

Save the dates: here’s the 2025 statutory holiday schedule