Workplace Compliance
Your data security is our top priority: Employment Hero is now SOC 2 Type II compliant
We are officially SOC 2 Type II compliant, reaffirming our commitment to data security and client trust. Learn what this means for your company’s data security.
Let’s talk vaccinations
Questions about COVID-19 vaccinations in Ontario workplaces? We sit down with an employment lawyer to get some answers.
Your top 2023 tax season questions, answered
Prepare for Canadian tax season with answers to common payroll questions, including T4 forms, taxable benefits, and CRA compliance, with tips from Employment Hero’s payroll experts.
5 Ways to Fight the Flu at Work
5 effective ways to combat the flu in the workplace to protect yourself and your employees.
How to Deal with Late Benefits Applications
Learn what defines a late benefits applicants and how to avoid them.
How to Prevent Benefits Fraud
Fraudulent benefits claims increase the costs of coverage, so it’s in everyone’s best interest to recognize, reject, and report it.
Ontario Updates Public Holiday Formula
As of July 1st, 2018, changes will come into effect with regards to public holiday pay entitlements for employees in Ontario.
What is a Record of Employment (ROE)?
Learn why Records of Employment (ROEs) matter in Canada, how they support departing employees’ benefits, and how to stay compliant with federal requirements.
Ontario employers – these are the document policies you need to have
It’s critical for Ontario employers to understand Ontario employment laws while building workplace policies and documents. content=
Ontario’s new Bill 47 – what does it mean for employers?
On November 21st, 2018, the Ontario Progressive Conservative government passed Bill 47, the Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018.
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 […]
Is it too soon to go back to the office?
Whatever your back to office plan looks like, here is a checklist of what you’ll need to consider to make that potential transition as seamless as possible.
How to address and work to dismantle pay inequity in your workplace
Published Updated Contents Are you aware of Canada’s persistent wage gap? A 2018 Statistics Canada report estimated women workers earned 87 cents for every dollar earned by men, despite the Employment Equity Act and Pay Equity Act existing to prevent inequalities – and for racialized and intersecting identities, the shortfall is even more severe. Pay equity is equal pay for […]
Predictive scheduling: what you need to know
We’ve created a quick guide on everything you need to know about predictive scheduling, the laws around it, and how to create this change within your business.
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 […]



















