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Resources | Nov 04, 2024

Payroll legislation Prince Edward Island businesses don’t want to miss!

You’re relied upon as your team’s payroll pro, so we know we don’t have to tell you that legislative requirements differ between provinces and territories in Canada. But we also know that this information isn’t always easy to come by, especially...

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Resources | Nov 01, 2024

Legislative changes to keep in mind for Year-End 2024

Can you believe another year-end season is already here? It feels like just yesterday we were walking our clients through...

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Resources | Oct 21, 2024

Five ways small biz owners can help new hires navigate TD1 or TP-1015.3-V confusion

When you’ve got a small business to run, there are seemingly never enough hands on deck. So we get it: you’re looking for...

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Resources | Oct 10, 2024

Sweet Dreams are Made of Zzzs

Focus on various types of rest to improve your sleep and mental health Sleep and rest are in the spotlight as we gain a...

“Remembrance Day: the stat holiday info your biz needs to know”.

Resources | Oct 09, 2024

Where is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in Canada?

Whether or not Remembrance Day stat holiday legislation applies to your business depends on the province or territory in...

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Resources | Oct 07, 2024

Our Service story: How your evolution has inspired our own

Yep, it’s true: it’s been almost a quarter of a century since Payworks first opened our doors. Throughout that time, we’ve...

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Resources | Sep 20, 2024

Five reasons why we’re celebrating Canadian payroll pros this National Payroll Week

Every year, National Payroll Week reminds us to take time out of our busy schedules for proper recognition of the important folks within our organizations who ensure that we – and our colleagues – are paid accurately and on time. This long-time...

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Resources | Sep 09, 2024

Thanksgiving stat holiday info your biz needs to know

While we’re all thankful for different things at this time of year, we can likely agree that “support from the folks who...

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Resources | Aug 30, 2024

Updated provincial & territorial statutory holiday legislation for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day)

In 2021, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was established as a statutory holiday for employees in the federal...

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Resources | Aug 26, 2024

Necessary info to pay New Brunswick staff accurately & on time

If you’re a business in New Brunswick (NB) or an organization with employees in the province, you’ve come to the right place...

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Resources | Aug 12, 2024

Stretching your understanding of fitness to nurture a more engaged workforce

The “win-wins” of prioritizing employee wellness have been well-documented: from higher efficiency to increased engagement and retention, a healthy workforce is a strong one (and vice versa!). When it comes to the “fitness” of your team, there may...

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Resources | Aug 09, 2024

Book Lovers Day: Recos from Mike, our Chief Operating Officer

Looking to give your summer reading list a boost? As always, we’re here to mark National Book Lovers Day (that’s today!)...

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Resources | Aug 02, 2024

Detailed stat holiday info for Canadian businesses: Labour Day

While the way you spend your Labour Day – the last statutory holiday of the summer! – is up to you, adherance to the...

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Resources | Jul 19, 2024

Discovery Day – stat holiday legislation explained

Every year in the Yukon, the third Monday of August is known as Discovery Day, which has been a territorial statutory...

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Resources | Jul 12, 2024

“Payroll tax” provincial legislation details: the rates, exemptions, & how to make it all a breeze

Did the term “payroll tax” give you a bit of a jolt? Fair enough; after all, it’s not a remittance common across all...

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Resources | Jul 05, 2024

The payroll info your biz needs to know for “August Long Weekend”

While the “August Long Weekend” is known across Canada as a perfect opportunity for camping, attending a backyard barbecue...

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Resources | Jun 21, 2024

The public holiday legislation your biz needs to know for National Indigenous Peoples Day

June is National Indigenous History Month, when each of us is invited to recognize and reflect upon the heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples from coast to coast. As the first day of the summer solstice, June 21 holds special spiritual...

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