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Pay Transparency is the law. Are you ready?

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 postings: British Columbia, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island. Each province’s rules differ in scope and detail. This post breaks...

When is an employee eligible for stat pay in Canada?

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...

From reporting to understanding - Payworks Analytics is here.

Innovation | Jun 02, 2026

From reporting to understanding: meet Payworks Analytics

Key Takeaways Payworks Analytics is built directly into HR, Time Management, and Absence Management, giving every client...

Mental Health Week in Canada. Anxiety in our ‘Emotional Database’ and how HR Advisory Services can help.

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,...

Canadian Sick Note Legislation: What Canadian employers need to know and how we can help.

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 | Mar 24, 2026

How to attract and retain the best employees in 2026

When your day-to-day is especially hectic, time can disappear in a snap… and it’s easy to get inadvertently stuck in the...

Resources | Feb 13, 2026

My Canadian employee is moving overseas – what do I do next?

Everyone’s got a star employee; let’s say Darren is yours. He’s self-motivated and professional, he leads by example, and he’s honed a unique skillset that’s become pretty foundational to your business’ success. Darren also just told you that his...

What employers need to know about CDCP for the T4 season.

Resources | Feb 04, 2026

Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP): What Employers Need to Know

Have you heard the news? The Government of Canada established the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) in 2023. And new for the...

Two women looking at a laptop accompanied by text that reads, “How to process a bonus run: a method you can bank on!”.

Innovation | Dec 15, 2025

A little “something extra”: how to process bonus payments

Previously, we shared an introductory overview of off-cycle payments (sometimes known as an “extra run” or “bonus run”) – a...

Legislative Update. Year-end 2025 legislative updates - are you ready?

Resources | Dec 02, 2025

Year-end legislation changes roundup: what employers need to know

To help you stay compliant and well-prepared as we head into the 2025 year-end payroll processing season, we’re highlighting...

Product Spotlight: Payworks self-service. Less admin, more autonomy - all in one mobile app.

Innovation | Nov 14, 2025

Smarter employee admin starts with our Self Service App

Your employee just submitted their hours… on a sticky note… again. Another texts you their new address, and a reminder that they’re taking Monday off to move. Meanwhile, someone’s at your door: “Can you remind me what my vacation balance is?” Sound...