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The CEWS Audit and What Employers Should Do to Prepare
Published Updated Contents The CRA recently started the first stage of its CEWS audit program to identify types and levels of non-compliance for the upcoming larger-scale audits. Select groups of employers have been contacted by the CRA to provide supporting documents to verify their CEWS claims. Some tax professionals are finding the initial requirements “daunting” due to […]
Are pay bands necessary (and why)?
Learn how pay bands support fair, consistent compensation and help businesses streamline hiring, performance management, career development, and salary planning.
Calculating payroll deductions in Canada
What steps do Canadian employers need to take when processing payroll? Here is a guide to help you to calculate payroll deductions in Canada.
A Summary of Canada’s 75% Emergency Wage Subsidy
Learn how Canada’s 2020 Emergency Wage Subsidy supported eligible employers, including revenue decline requirements, subsidy amounts, and monthly application rules.
How does payroll software work?
In this guide you’ll find the steps to running payroll, and what payroll software can do for your company.
Five ways remote work benefits employees (and employers!)
Using a payroll platform to bring payroll in-house can be transformational for your business and team. Let’s chat through why and when it might be the time to introduce it in your business. Published Updated Contents Remote work has become the norm for many companies over the past two years. Once the pandemic hit, offices […]
What to know about overtime in the restaurant industry
Published Updated Contents Introduction The restaurant industry is one that can be tough for both employees and employers. There are many laws and regulations to keep track of, especially when it comes to overtime pay. It can seem daunting at first but we hope this article will help you understand what overtime is in the […]
Your top five tax season questions, answered
Published Updated Contents It’s not just you – we also just shuddered at the thought of another year having flown by, and year-end tax season being upon us again. It’s part of an employer’s legal requirements to calculate, withhold, and remit income taxes from their employees’ pay to the Canadian government throughout the year, and […]
Essential best practices to conquer Canadian payroll as a small business
Stop the payroll headache. Master Canadian payroll with our small business guide to tax deductions and compliance for a happier, more efficient team.
From coast to coast: Why we support Canadian businesses better than the rest
Published Updated Contents Canada is known for its stunning landscapes, diverse cultures, friendly people, and more. But there’s another side to this great country – a bustling business scene filled with innovative companies and bright minds. Employment Hero has been a proud Canadian company since its inception, and we believe this gives us a unique […]
Fair Employee Compensation in Times of Inflation
In this blog, we’re giving you strategies to help you manage compensation during times of inflation while balancing your company’s finances.
CEWS
Published Updated Contents Original Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) Extension to CEWS Expansion to CEWS Effective Period March 27th, 2020 May 15th, 2020 July 17th, 2020 Effective Period Period 1: Mar 15 to Apr 11Period 2: Apr 12 to May 9Period 3: May 10 to Jun 6Period 4: Jun 7 to Jul 4 Period 5: […]
Questions you’re afraid to ask HR about taking time off
Our team is here to answer common questions about taking time off that you might be afraid to ask HR. Read on to learn more.
Employee time off: a social media roundup
Published Updated Contents Time off is a hot topic in this brave new world, but are employers equipped to navigate time off policies? Do employees feel comfortable talking about time off in their workplace? And more importantly, do employers have their people’s backs when they need to step away? Over the past month, we reached […]
What are the different types of leave?
Published Updated Contents When you’re in the process of interviewing and negotiating with your potential future employer, one of the benefits you’ll likely hear about is the different types of leaves they offer. It can come up in conversation with the hiring manager, the HR lead in your interview process, or even on the company […]
