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Compliance is critical… and complicated. Employment standards differ by province and territory, but finding the valuable information your business needs doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We’re here to guide businesses in navigating the ever-changing Canadian legislative landscape and are your resource for federal, provincial, and territorial legislative payroll and HR administration updates. For our clients, their dedicated, NPI-trained Client Service Representatives are always a quick click or call away for complex legislative questions – when you call, we answer!

Resources | Aug 11, 2025

Northwest Territories payroll legislation FAQs (and answers!)

If your business is based in the Northwest Territories or you have employees who live and work there, you know that payroll legislative information for your region is rarely consolidated into one handy reference. Payworks is here to support Canadian...
Resources | Aug 09, 2025

Ten top tech books, as recommended by our industry experts

If you’re like our team and always on the lookout for the next great read, look no further! We asked a passionate group of...
Resources | Jul 28, 2025

Mastering garnishments: what every Canadian employer needs to know

Be honest: when you see the word “garnishments,” do you tense up? We get it: whether it’s child support deductions, unpaid...
Resources | Jun 11, 2025

Franchisees, it’s time to team up with a partner who gets it!

We don’t need to tell you that running a franchise isn’t for the faint of heart – after all, you’re the boss, the coach, the...
Resources | May 27, 2025

Accountants and bookkeepers: Grow your biz with a payroll partner

Congratulations – you did it! Another tax season is in the books, and you can finally take a moment to catch your breath....
Resources | May 12, 2025

Your quick guide to the Yukon payroll legislation

If your business is based in the Yukon or you have employees who live and work there, you know that payroll legislative...
Resources | May 06, 2025

The impacts of workplace community & culture on mental health

Be honest: do you feel like you bring your authentic, whole self to work? If not, you’re not alone… but the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) would challenge you to embrace the value of getting vulnerable! As they say: “We open the door to...
Resources | Apr 23, 2025

The ABCs of ROEs: what, when, why… and how we can help

When you’re running a small business, every member of your superstar crew plays a vital role in keeping the metaphorical...
Resources | Apr 14, 2025

How do I calculate stat holiday pay? Asked and answered!

“Stat pay” goes by many names in the payroll world! And whether it’s referred to in your jurisdiction as statutory holiday...
Resources | Apr 09, 2025

Focus on employee wellness to experience the magic of a healthy workplace

Unicorns may be fantastical creatures—often depicted alongside sparkly rainbows and a flock of fairies in our favourite...
Resources | Mar 10, 2025

When is an employee eligible for stat holiday pay? Asked and answered!

A “statutory holiday” can go by many names in the payroll world! And whether it’s referred to in your jurisdiction as a stat holiday, general holiday, public holiday, or a paid holiday, it simply means that the designated day – at the federal,...
Resources | Mar 03, 2025

Pay in lieu and severance 101: a quick guide for small biz

No matter the circumstances, saying goodbye to a member of your team rarely feels simple. And while sorting out the details...
Resources | Jan 22, 2025

Bookkeepers, here’s the ROI – that’s “Return on Intangibles” – of DEIB

As a term that’s spent increasing time in the spotlight over the past few years, “DEIB” (short for “Diversity, Equity,...
Resources | Jan 20, 2025

The power of partnership: calling all bookkeepers!

Know of a thriving business? There’s a good chance a bookkeeper like you is working behind the scenes and playing a vital...
Resources | Jan 06, 2025

Nova Scotia businesses: here’s your payroll legislation round-up!

If you’re a Nova Scotia-based business or an organization with employees in Nova Scotia, you’d likely appreciate centralized...
Resources | Dec 19, 2024

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

As a handy resource for Canadian businesses, we’ve put together a list of the statutory holidays in 2025, accompanied by the...
Resources | Dec 13, 2024

Payworks’ office hours for December 2024 & January 2025

We know you’re already in-tune with the next few weeks’ statutory holiday schedule and its impacts on your own office hours, staff scheduling, calculations for general holiday pay, payroll processing schedule, and more. Just one last thing to keep...
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