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Resources | Dec 14, 2022

Why now's the time to go paperless for year-end

Originally published December 3, 2020 Let’s take one item off your plate this year-end! Using the Payworks application, administrators can elect to distribute their employee’s tax forms electronically instead of providing printed copies. Going...

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Resources | Dec 13, 2022

Gift cards and taxable benefits: why it’s now easier than ever to thank your team

While we’re all about Paying it Forward all year round, the “season of giving” is officially upon us! And if you’re looking...

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Resources | Dec 09, 2022

Important payroll processing and delivery dates for 2022: Mark your calendar

Originally published on December 8, 2021 December is here and that means payroll administrators are starting to think about...

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Innovation | Dec 05, 2022

How your feedback drives our functionality… and why clients should keep the comments coming

Originally published November 6, 2020 Clear communication has long been acknowledged as the key to healthy relationships...

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Innovation | Dec 01, 2022

Paperless year-end: A better way to deliver employee tax forms

Originally published January 5, 2022. This year-end, the default form delivery method for Payworks clients using Self...

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Resources | Nov 28, 2022

Canadian payroll legislation: Understanding vacationable earnings

Originally published on April 5, 2021 Vacationable earnings are an important and complex portion of any organization’s...

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Resources | Nov 14, 2022

A breakdown of minimum wage legislation in Canada

Originally published on March 22, 2021 What is minimum wage? In Canada, legislation (federal and provincial) determines that all employees are eligible to receive minimum wage. By definition, it’s the lowest rate at which an employer can legally pay...

Resources | Oct 31, 2022

Overview of overtime: Employers should have a strategic plan that clearly defines overtime

Originally published: August 17, 2020 Legislative and regulatory information can be overwhelming. Employment standards...

Media | Oct 11, 2022

Small Business Stories: King + Bannatyne

River City Brisket. Carolina BBQ Braised Beef. Jalapeno Pineapple BBQ Jackfruit. Is your mouth watering yet? Yep, us too. To...

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Resources | Oct 05, 2022

Five tips from our experts on how to deliver excellent customer service

By definition, customer service is “the part of an organization that answers customers’ questions.” But we all know that the...

Media | Oct 03, 2022

Small Business Stories: Jenna Rae Cakes

Less than a decade ago, Jenna Hutchinson was working in the service industry, planning for dentistry school and making cakes on the side in the apartment she shared with twin sister Ashley Kosowan. Fast forward to 2022, and Jenna and Ashley are now...