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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 – as a signifier of the changing seasons or simply an extra day to get outside, connect with family and friends and catch up...

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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...

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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...

Resources | Apr 08, 2024

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...

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Resources | Mar 25, 2024

What you need to know for tax filing season: updates to Form T2200

In January 2024, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) updated Form T2200, Declaration of Conditions of Employment, for the 2023...

Innovation | Mar 20, 2024

Partner Story: How we’ve helped Elevate HR Solutions grow 50% year over year

Growing up in an entrepreneurial family, Gina Roberts always knew that she wanted to go into business for herself. Fast...

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Resources | Mar 11, 2024

NL paid holidays explained: St. Patrick’s Day & St. George’s Day

The topics of statutory or public holidays often top the list of questions frequently asked of our in-house experts. That’s because across Canada, these days are recognized incongruously between provinces and territories. In Newfoundland and...

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Resources | Mar 07, 2024

Daylight Savings Time and the payroll impact on overnight staff

Daylight Savings Time (DST): whether you love “falling back” into an extra hour of sleep, dread “springing forward” an hour...

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Resources | Mar 04, 2024

Explained: Good Friday and Easter Monday stat holiday legislation

In Canada, not all employees are entitled to the same days off work – whether or not businesses are closed for a federal,...

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Resources | Feb 15, 2024

Not-for-profits: reclaim time with affordable payroll and HR support

We get it – if you’re helping to run the show at a not-for-profit organization, you’re likely getting pulled in a hundred...

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Resources | Feb 01, 2024

Statutory holiday information for the Third Monday in February

If you’re a Canadian payroll practitioner or business owner, we’re sure you already know that it’s common for statutory holiday legislation to differ between provinces and territories – as well as between federally-regulated or industry-specific...

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Innovation | Jan 30, 2024

We’ve got exciting news! Introducing… Managed Payroll Services

That’s right! You heard it here first. We’re thrilled to introduce a game-changer that will redefine the way you handle...

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Resources | Jan 29, 2024

Our top 10 ways we help Canadian businesses “cut the red tape”

This week, our friends and partners at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) are hosting their annual Red...

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Resources | Jan 22, 2024

What employers need to know about Manitoba payroll legislation – including important changes for 2024!

Paying employees accurately sounds like it should be a straightforward task… but complex legislation can make it trickier to...

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Resources | Jan 12, 2024

Three year-end legislation changes to keep in mind heading into 2024

The New Year is here, which means your year-end payroll processing to-dos are ramping up. Flipping the calendar’s page also...

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Resources | Jan 04, 2024

New Year: time to mark your calendar with the 2024 statutory holiday schedule

Staying on top of the upcoming statutory holiday schedule is important to ensure your organization is adhering to legislated...

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Resources | Dec 22, 2023

Let’s “count down” New Year’s Day & Day After New Year’s Day legislative requirements

A new year often inspires fresh starts and resolutions to make things better in the year ahead! And if you’re a payroll practitioner or business owner, it’s a great reminder to set yourself up now for success in the months to come. One way to tackle...

How we celebrated National Ice Cream Day while giving back to our community

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