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Media | Nov 26, 2023

We get it: when people are counting on you, it’s never just business

No one “gets it” better than a fellow small business owner… that when people are counting on you, it’s never just business. Just like you, we’re a local business and proud of it. In 2000, entrepreneur Barb Gamey co-founded Payworks in the prairies....

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Resources | Nov 24, 2023

Heads up: important CPP & QPP legislation changes effective January 2024

Have you heard the news? A second contribution and earnings ceiling for Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) enhancement and Québec...

Text reads, “How the CDCP changes your year-end: new T4/T4A boxes added”.

Resources | Nov 20, 2023

New T4/T4A boxes added - explore how the CDCP changes your year-end

Have you heard the news? The Government of Canada’s Budget 2023 introduced the Dental Care Measures Act, which is the...

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Resources | Nov 16, 2023

Filing more than five T4/T4A slips? You now need to file electronically

We know, we know - another new requirement for payroll year-end processing? Fear not! As always: with Payworks, you’re not...

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Resources | Nov 13, 2023

What employers need to know about Saskatchewan payroll legislation

As your business’ payroll expert, you likely have a great rhythm in place to get employees paid accurately and on time every...

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Innovation | Nov 09, 2023

Banking overtime can be as simple as a few clicks - find out how

In our latest legislative roundup, we explored overtime banks – what they are and the legislation to which they're subject...

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Resources | Nov 06, 2023

The ins and outs of banking overtime in Canada

Have you heard about “time banks”, “banked time”, “banking overtime”, or “overtime banks”, but are uncertain on the specific payroll legislation that applies to your business? Payworks is here to help! Our clients love our one-to-one service model...

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Culture | Nov 03, 2023

Half a million reasons to smile: we raised $500K for United Way

Payworks’ national United Way Workplace Campaign reached new heights and an incredibly significant milestone this year!...

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Resources | Nov 01, 2023

Streamline year-end processing with an interactive, 10-step checklist

Checklists are handy, and can help streamline any large project by breaking it down into manageable tasks. That’s why one of...

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Resources | Oct 13, 2023

Dig into the Québec Budget Plan: what’s in place, what’s coming soon

If you’re a Québec-based business or an organization with employees working in Québec, you may have already caught this past...

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Resources | Sep 22, 2023

Health & wellness biz: explore time-saving payroll & HR solutions

When your nine-to-five (and often beyond) is all about your clients’ health and wellness, it can be all-too-easy to let your own wellbeing slip down your to-do list. While well-intentioned, this can lead to burnout and do a number on your physical...

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Innovation | Sep 20, 2023

Payroll professionals: empower yourself with analytics

Have you ever been intrigued by the story your organization’s data is telling you as you process the business’ payroll? From...

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Resources | Sep 18, 2023

Increasing employee retention and satisfaction with accurate, professional payroll

It seems like common sense that payroll accuracy would contribute to your team’s engagement and sense of security – hello,...

Text reads, “Payroll; Journal entry integration – why your business (or accountant) needs it”.

Innovation | Sep 11, 2023

Tired of the journal entry download-upload dance? There’s an integration for that!

There are many intricacies when it comes to running the books for a business. Whether you’re a business owner doing it...

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Resources | Sep 05, 2023

Your guide to unique and tricky-to-navigate Alberta payroll legislation

Calling all Alberta-based businesses – or organizations with employees in Alberta! If you’re looking for straightforward and...

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Resources | Aug 09, 2023

Book Lovers Day: Recos from Amanda, one of our Marketing stars

Be honest: is your brain feeling a little fuzzy after the past few weeks of summertime sun? Yep, ours too. Thankfully, today...

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Resources | Jul 17, 2023

Navigating British Columbia payroll legislation? Let us help you!

If you’re a British Columbia (BC)-based business, or an organization with employees in BC, you likely have questions about a few BC-specific payroll legislative components. We get it! Legislative requirements differ between provinces and territories...

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