Payroll Compliance
Vacation entitlement by province in Canada: The 2026 employer compliance guide
How much vacation are employees entitled to in each Canadian province? Learn minimum weeks, vacation pay percentages, carryover rules and payout rules.
British Columbia minimum wage: Current rate, history and employer compliance guide
BC minimum wage is $18.25/hr from June 1 2026. See the complete rate history, specialized wages for app-based workers and caretakers, and how to stay compliant.
Ontario minimum wage: Current rate, history and employer compliance guide
Ontario’s minimum wage is $17.60/hr (rising to $17.95 on Oct 1, 2026). See all specialized rates, the complete rate history and how to stay ESA-compliant.
Minimum wage across provinces in Canada: The complete rate comparison
Compare minimum wage rates for every province and territory in 2026. See current rates, upcoming changes and which jurisdiction’s rules apply to your employees.
Termination Pay & Severance Calculator
Employment Hero’s calculator shows the termination notice and severance pay you owe by province, salary and tenure.
Vacation Pay Calculator for Canada
Calculate vacation pay and time entitlements by province and tenure with Employment Hero’s free calculator. Find out how to automate tracking for your team.
What happens when payroll goes wrong in Canada
Payroll mistakes in Canada cost more than you think — CRA penalties, provincial entitlement errors and lost trust. See how managed payroll fixes it.
Mid-year payroll alert: Navigating the CRA July 1 tax changes
The CRA’s July 1 update affects payroll in BC, NL and PEI. See what’s changing, who’s impacted, and how Employment Hero automates it.
How to pay an independent contractor in Canada (without triggering a CRA audit)
Learn how to pay independent contractors in Canada without triggering a CRA audit. Covers T4A, GST/HST, classification and record-keeping. Download free.
The solo HR generalist’s survival guide: How to stop managing payroll on spreadsheets
Drowning in admin fatigue? Learn how solo HR generalists can ditch broken spreadsheets, automate Canadian payroll compliance, and win back their time.
T4 vs. T4A Slip: Who gets what and how to produce them
Confused about T4 vs. T4A slips? Learn who gets which slip (employees vs. contractors), common CRA mistakes to avoid, and how to file stress-free.
AI for compliance: How employers are automating risk management
From payroll accuracy to CRA and PIPEDA obligations, AI compliance tools are changing how employers manage regulatory risk. Here’s what you need to know.
Stat pay & split shifts: Navigating Canada’s most complex payroll rules
Hospitality payroll in Canada is a compliance minefield. Learn how to master stat pay, split shifts, and tip taxes to protect your business from CRA audits in 2026.
Navigating Canadian taxable benefits: Expert insights by the NPI (National Payroll Institute)
Navigate CRA rules with expert insights from the National Payroll Institute and learn how to manage Canadian taxable benefits without risking an audit.
Payroll Errors and Delays Would Put Millions of Working Canadians Under Financial Strain, New Data from Employment Hero
September 2, 2025 – More than half of working Canadians say they would struggle to pay their bills if their paycheque was delayed.







