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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 | Jul 21, 2026

CPP2 and QPP2 Explained: What Canadian Employers Need to Know

Key Takeaways: As of January 1, 2024, Canadian employers now must deduct and remit a second Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) or Québec Pension Plan (QPP) contribution - called CPP2 or QPP2 - for employees whose annual earnings exceed the first earnings...
Resources | Jul 10, 2026

Québec HR compliance in 2026: your guide to what's in effect and what's ahead

Key Takeaways Québec employers are navigating one of the busiest compliance periods in recent memory, with multiple...
Resources | Jul 07, 2026

Pay transparency is now law in three provinces. Is your business ready?

Key Takeaways As of 2026, three Canadian provinces require employers to include compensation information in public job...
Resources | Jun 30, 2026

Is your B.C. care home’s payroll data ready for the HEABC transition?

Key Takeaways: Eligible unionized B.C. long-term care (LTC) and assisted living (AL) operators that meet HEABC membership...
Resources | Jun 09, 2026

The Canadian 2026 guide to holiday stat pay employee eligibility

Statutory holiday eligibility rules differ across every Canadian province and territory; there’s no single national...
Resources | Jun 05, 2026

Is your payroll provider keeping client data safe?

How to choose a secure payroll partner: a guide for accountants and bookkeepers Key takeaways When choosing a payroll...
Resources | May 29, 2026

What do employers need to know about Québec’s National Holiday?

Key takeaways La fête nationale du Québec (June 24) is one of the province’s eight paid statutory holidays. It’s the only stat in Québec where the sole eligibility requirement is being employed on the day of the holiday. The indemnity is calculated...
Resources | May 26, 2026

No surprises, no hidden fees – just affordable, accurate payroll

Key Takeaways: Payworks offers transparent payroll pricing with no hidden fees, no charges for inactive employees, and...
Resources | May 20, 2026

How is statutory holiday pay calculated in Canada?

Statutory holiday pay (also called stat pay, general holiday pay, public holiday pay, or an indemnity) refers to the...
Resources | May 12, 2026

Ontario 2026 employment law changes: what employers need to know

If you’re an Ontario employer, 2026 has already been a busy year on the legislative front. Between new hiring rules, higher...
Resources | May 08, 2026

Your step-by-step payroll guide to employee leaves in Canada

While there are plenty of reasons a Canadian employee might need to take a leave of absence from work, these leaves are largely treated the same when it comes to payroll requirements. For busy payroll pros: here’s a quick Payworks checklist on what...
Resources | May 05, 2026

Why more Canadian accountants & bookkeepers partner with Payworks

Be honest – if you’re an accountant or a bookkeeper, does hearing the word “payroll” make you wince? Between manual...
Resources | May 01, 2026

Anxiety in our Emotional Database: How to Reframe with a Perspective Shift

Shifting our perspective on ‘negative’ emotions might just be the reboot we need to process them. Unease, nervousness,...
Resources | Apr 23, 2026

Sick Note Rules Changed Across Canada — What HR Teams Need to Know

Sick note rules have shifted significantly across Canada over the past two years. Here’s a summary of the key changes,...
Resources | Apr 16, 2026

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...
Resources | Apr 01, 2026

Growing connections: our Spring 2026 tradeshow lineup

Whether you’re in charge of paying one employee or thousands, choosing the right payroll partner can make all the difference...
Resources | Mar 27, 2026

What do Canadian businesses need to know about dues and membership fees?

As a Canadian business owner, it’s important for you to have a good understanding of all things “dues” – whether they’re union-related, tied to professional membership or otherwise! Dues serve many purposes; they’re also calculated, deducted and...
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