Payroll Management Blog

Employers Expected to Boost Salary Budget 3.4% in 2022: Survey

After nearly two years of enduring  new pandemic-induced wage freeze, many employees across Canada can finally look forward to a salary bump in the months ahead. That is the indication of a new survey by Canadian consulting firm Normandin Beaudry, which found that in 2022 employers plan on increasing their […]

CRA provides updated guidance for employees deducting work-from-home expenses in 2021 & 2022

Employers can help employees in understanding “work-from-home” expenses, by ensuring that their team members are aware of the CRA’s updated guidance for deducting work-from-home expenses in 2021 and 2022. Disclaimer: Please note, that this is for the purposes of helpful information. Please contact us (form below), or your tax expert […]

Benefits gaps survey indicates employees expect more: HR and Payroll Management

Employee health benefits are an essential tool for attracting and retaining talent — especially in the highly competitive current environment. Benefits always play a significant role in keeping and attracting new talent — but its significance is more important today, with the trend towards what has been called the “Great […]

Employers Expected to Boost Salary Budget 3.4% in 2022: Survey

After nearly two years of enduring a pandemic-induced wage freeze, many employees across Canada can finally look forward to a salary bump in the months ahead. That is the indication of a new survey by Canadian consulting firm Normandin Beaudry, which found that in 2022 employers plan on increasing their […]

COVID-19 Long-Haulers: How Employers and HR Managers Can Help With Post Acute COVID Syndrome Among Team-Members

A COVID-19 long hauler is someone who was infected with the virus and although no longer infected, can still continue to suffer the effects for months later. This can affect an employee’s professional and personal life for a long time afterward, and employers along with HR managers can play a […]

Top ten things you need to know when hiring a Professional Employer Organization (PEO)

With a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), small- and medium-sized businesses can leverage the co-employment model to access the benefits that come with scale. “From health insurance plans to compensation coverage, HR expertise, and risk management, hiring a PEO offers a wide range of benefits,” explains Lauren Kouba, President, Managed Payroll […]

Feds Extend Recall Period for Temporary Layoffs

The Canadian government has extended the recall period for temporary layoffs for up to six months and targets federally regulated employers. The rules guiding the extension are set out in the Canada Labour Standards Regulations. Workers who were temporarily laid off before March 31, 2020, have slightly different rules from […]

Covid-19 paper-distancing tactic: How to manage Payroll Services remotely with VPN, wire transfers and electronic solutions

Current Covid-19 guidance from government and health authorities recommends various tactics for social distancing, including remote working, caregiving leave, and sick leave without doctor’s notes and other supportive measures designed to keep our workplaces safe. Paper-distancing is another recommended precaution in offices, and especially for payroll management, where some companies […]

Covid-19 workplace best practices — expert and government guidelines, including tips for “Social Distancing” and managing remote work.

To help protect your team — and help managers mitigate the Covid-19 risks — Pivotal Solutions brought together the current tactics, rules, and suggestions from government, health experts, and human resource experts (with citations.) NOTE: The guidance changes frequently, check your latest guidelines or our blog for updates. Although this […]

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