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Resources | Dec 31, 2020

There were over 300 payroll-impacting legislation changes this year – here’s how we can help

To say that 2020 was full of surprises would certainly be an understatement; in fact, there were over 300 payroll-impacting legislative changes this year alone! As your Year-End work begins in earnest, this can feel overwhelming… but it doesn’t have...

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Innovation | Dec 30, 2020

Never search your filing cabinet again - choose a digital download this year-end

Archiving and storing payroll and year-end reports can be a real pain - we get it. But believe it or not, you can skip the...

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Innovation | Dec 29, 2020

Remote teams: leveraging document uploads

Did you know that you can use Payworks’ Human Resources module to upload and distribute employee documents to your remote...

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Innovation | Dec 15, 2020

What you need to know about new T4 boxes for 2020

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has added four new boxes to the T4 for reporting the employment income and retroactive...

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Resources | Dec 03, 2020

Three T2200 basics to understand in the year of remote work

As you may have read in the recent Year-End edition of The Works Magazine, the Canadian Payroll Association and the...

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Resources | Nov 18, 2020

Year-end reporting: what you need to know for 2020

Last updated: Tuesday, November 24 Ready or not… here it comes! Year-end is right around the corner, and like the rest of...

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Resources | Oct 29, 2020

Why two-factor authentication is worth the extra step

While the term itself may not be familiar, you very likely already use two-factor authentication (2FA). Whether it’s a text code sent to your cell phone or a fingerprint scan while logging into your bank account online, 2FA requires two distinct...

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Resources | Oct 22, 2020

Strength in numbers: taking a layered approach to information security

When an employee browses the web, they’re unknowingly connecting to hundreds, if not thousands, of information systems to...

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Resources | Oct 15, 2020

Software updates: one of the simplest ways to protect your system

The challenge of keeping pace with technological evolution can feel daunting – there’s always a new and better version of...

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Resources | Oct 02, 2020

Six ways to engage your employees in social engineering defense

Social engineering is an increasingly common tactic used by “bad guys” online to gain access to personal information or an...

3 ways to recognize the importance of Cyber Security Awareness Month.

Resources | Oct 01, 2020

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month – here’s why that matters now more than ever

Did you know that October is Cyber Security Awareness Month? As the leaves fall (or the snowflakes – this is Canada, after all), we’re reminded that it’s time for a refresher on best practices to keep ourselves and our personal information safe....

Innovation | Sep 22, 2020

Product Spotlight: Facial recognition clocks

Payworks has introduced a new clock option for clients using the Time Management solution. The uFace800 is a facial...

Pay It Forward | Aug 15, 2020

More than a meal: connecting with the community at RMHC

Payworks' British Columbia team is extremely grateful for the volunteer experiences they’ve had with Ronald McDonald House...

Media | Jul 09, 2020

Payworks named Canadian HR Reporter Readers' Choice Award Winner for 2020

Payworks is proud to have been recognized as one of the Best Payroll Solutions in Canada by the Canadian HR Reporter's...

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Innovation | Jun 26, 2020

Everything you need to know about ROEs

When is an ROE necessary? ROEs need to be produced for employees when there is a break in employment of two pay periods or...

Resources | Jun 18, 2020

Five ways to start creating a more inclusive workplace

Regardless of industry, size or location, all organizations benefit from a diverse workforce. Not only is it ethically right...

Find everything you need on the Payworks Home Screen.

Innovation | May 28, 2020

Searching for timely payroll and HR info? Payworks' Home Screen has everything you need

Since the beginning of March, we’ve been working hard to provide the most up-to-date information we can to you, our clients, as the landscape rapidly changes for Canadian businesses. From national to regional legislation and the various government...

A little “something extra”: how to process bonus payments

Your Nunavut payroll questions, answered!