During the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses in Canada and worldwide are facing many daunting challenges, from revenue declines to employment issues and possible layoffs. Here are some important aspects that employers need to understand about layoffs under Canadian law. An employer’s guide to temporary layoffs in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic What constitutes a layoff? A […]

Completing Record of Employment (ROE) forms is a vital part of your payroll function. It should be done meticulously to ensure that information is provided accurately and on time. This guide aims to assist employers who complete ROE forms for their employees, employees of organizations responsible for submitting ROE forms on behalf of the organization […]

On 15 May 2020, the Canadian Minister of Finance, Bill Morneau, extended the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy to at least the end of August 2020. This is one of the measures taken by the Government of Canada in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic that is threatening economies and livelihoods across the world. This guide […]

Managing the payroll can be a daunting task if you’re not familiar with all the legal requirements, and making mistakes during payroll processing can cost you time and money. If you’re looking to outsource your payroll function, there are some significant benefits instore for your company; one of the most important being cost-reduction. Here are […]

Are you aware of the fact that neglecting to properly manage your company’s payroll could be putting your business at serious risk? If your company’s payroll is audited by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and is found to be lacking or non-compliant, you could face severe penalties. Think that the chances of being audited are […]

According to a recent poll, 50% of the U.S. workforce work in a job that includes some sort of telecommuting role, while up to 90% of all employees would like the option of working remotely from time-to-time. For companies, the domestic shortage of critically needed skills, such as software engineering, often pushes them to consider […]

Canadian and US employment laws are very similar. There are, however, a few key differences in payroll taxes that you need to be aware of if you are doing business on both sides of the border. Canada Versus the United States Neighbors, but two different countries, each with their own laws, rules and regulations when […]

Notice – There are significant changes to Ontario Labour Standards taking effect January 1, 2018. Please contact your PSI representative if there are changes to be made to the setup and processing of your payroll in 2018 given this new legislation. The below article was provided by CC Parners, Management Labour and Employment Lawyers READ […]