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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 payments necessary to validate payments for support programs like the CEWS, CERB and CESB. So if, for example, your employees...

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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 30, 2020

Think you’ve fallen for a phishing attempt? Here’s what to do next

Even with comprehensive training, frequent reminders and high vigilance, an ultra-sophisticated phishing attempt may slip...

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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...

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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 hardware (like your phone) and software (like that phone’s operating system) right around the corner. These upgrades are driven...

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Resources | Oct 14, 2020

Your top legislation questions… answered!

Payworks’ Service team is pleased to assist our valued clients each day on queries ranging from payroll basics to complex...

Product Spotlight: Payworks Workforce Analytics

Innovation | Oct 06, 2020

Asked and answered: Can you remove an employee status in Payworks Workforce Analytics?

Payworks Workforce Analytics frequently asked question: Can I remove an employee status in Workforce Analytics so they’re...

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...

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 recognition clock that uses facial verification for logging employee time. These clocks are an ideal option to reduce contact in...

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 17, 2020

How to successfully work from home

While working from home isn’t out of the ordinary for some, never before have there been so many remote workers across...

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,...

Resources | May 25, 2020

How Payworks' Help Centre is providing convenient and easy access to info and resources during COVID-19

Payworks has a Help Centre for all things COVID-19 related, including a library of COVID-19 related articles and FAQs,...

Resources | May 15, 2020

How to support local businesses while social distancing

The impact of COVID-19 has been felt across the globe, and small business owners are among those hardest hit by the economic changes caused by the pandemic. Many businesses have been forced to temporarily shut their doors altogether, though some are...

From chaos to confidence: the payroll partnership that pays off

“Secret sauce” and alter egos: here’s the real Payworks story