A company’s success depends on its employees. Industry leaders in Canada understand this and invest a great deal of energy, resources, and money into hiring and retaining top talent. As a company manager, you work hard to attract quality employees by offering...
Healthcare is an increasingly high priority among Canadian workers, particularly those in customer service, food service, office work, and other jobs that require face-to-face contact with the public. Although the federal and provincial governments provide universal...
Although the government of Canada and many employers take steps to protect the physical health of employees, the modern workplace is still a stressful place. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has identified several stressors in the...
Most Canadian employers offer expansive and diverse insurance plans to their employees. However, not every insurance program is the same. Some plans will offer different benefits and access to services than others. That is why, when beginning a new job, you...
If you have been in the workforce for years, you might have had to deal with a reduction in pay. Sometimes, employers will justify cutting an employee’s pay rate by using that cut to avoid layoffs. But, on other occasions, a boss might not provide any explanation at...
Companies often change their practices for various reasons. Whether the business needs to scale operations to adjust for business growth or implement practices to accommodate new services, changes within a company are almost inevitable. Unfortunately, some business...
Starting a new business is an exciting venture. Unfortunately, many small business owners fail soon after they begin due to making common business mistakes. Having a solid business idea for a product or service does not matter if business owners do not avoid certain...
It’s no secret that independent contractors make more money than company employees in Canada. But why? Most employers prefer to hire an independent contractor because it means less paperwork and no payroll. Employers are also off the hook for employee benefits...
As a business owner, understanding Canadian small business payroll rules and federal laws can be challenging. However, following the often complex payroll rules is a must to ensure that your employees receive their wages on schedule and avoid paying costly penalties...
Do you live in Canada and have dependants? Don’t forget to claim your tax deduction. Most Canadians know that spouses and children qualify as dependants with the CRA (Canada Revenue Agency). Did you know, however, that under certain circumstances other family members,...
