Cyberattacks increasingly target small and mid-sized businesses, with payroll data being a prime objective due to the sensitive information it contains, including SIN numbers and banking details. Common threats include phishing scams, payroll diversion fraud, ransomware, weak passwords, and outdated software. To reduce risk, businesses should implement multi-factor authentication, verify direct deposit changes, limit system access, train staff on phishing awareness, and automate payroll processes. Modern cloud payroll systems offer built-in security features like encryption, secure data centers, role-based permissions, and audit trails. Investing in secure payroll software helps protect employee trust, ensure compliance, and safeguard business stability.

Understanding your paycheque shouldn’t feel confusing or “for payroll experts only.” This guide breaks down how Canadian pay is calculated, what gross pay, deductions, and net pay really mean, and why your take-home pay can change even when your hours don’t. It also explains how provincial rules (including Quebec’s different system) affect overtime, vacation pay, and deductions. Most importantly, it highlights why payroll transparency matters and how tools like PayChequer make it easier to view pay history, understand deductions, and feel confident your pay is accurate.

You know that sinking feeling when you open your email and see “Notice of Assessment” from the CRA? Yeah… it’s never because they want to send you a thank-you card. Canadian payroll penalties are like those sneaky “service fees” on concert tickets, you think you’re paying one price, and suddenly your budget is crying in the corner. They don’t always smack you with one giant bill, either. Nope. They sneak in through small, repeat hits until one day you realize you’ve basically been funding the CRA’s coffee fund for years. The good news? These penalties are almost entirely avoidable if you know what’s causing them and how to sidestep them without making payroll your full-time stress hobby.

Offboarding employees in Canada is never easy, and beyond the awkward conversations, employers must navigate complex employment standards legislation. This guide explains how to handle individual terminations, including reviewing contracts, documenting performance issues, preparing termination letters, and running final payroll. It also emphasizes respectful communication, offering support, and safeguarding company property during the offboarding process. Employers must carefully determine termination and severance pay obligations, which vary by province and can be impacted by factors like tenure, contracts, and business size. The blog highlights the differences between termination pay and severance pay, as well as payment methods such as lump-sum or salary continuance. For large layoffs, group termination rules add another compliance layer with federal and provincial requirements. By understanding these regulations and leveraging tools like PaymentEvolution’s Offboarding Assistant, businesses can stay compliant while treating employees fairly and professionally.

This blog recaps PaymentEvolution’s 2024 T4 webinar, guiding Canadian businesses through preparing, generating, and submitting T4s with accuracy and compliance. It starts with reviewing YTD summaries and journals to ensure payroll data matches and employee addresses are correct. The process includes making manual adjustments, handling new CRA dental benefit codes, and fixing errors or omissions before submission. Businesses can choose from three filing methods: automatic submission via PayEvo, uploading an XML file online, or mailing slips for small teams. Accuracy and compliance were emphasized throughout, from matching CRA requirements to proper coding of benefits. The Q&A session addressed common challenges like discrepancies in reports, past employee slips, SIN issues, and the cost of automatic submissions. By following these steps, employers can complete T4s in under 10 minutes while avoiding penalties and ensuring employees receive their slips on time.

This blog explores how Shopify’s innovative practices—like elevating the crafter career path, embracing a dual-track progression model, and eliminating unnecessary meetings—can inspire payroll management. By reducing meeting fatigue, valuing specialized expertise, and protecting company culture as organizations scale, businesses can achieve greater efficiency, accuracy, and employee satisfaction. At PaymentEvolution, we see these principles as a roadmap for delivering payroll solutions that are both human-centered and operationally effective.

Hiring your first employee starts with writing the right job posting. This guide covers tips for crafting engaging postings, including clarity, honesty, and salary transparency. Plus, we provide a sample template you can adapt, helping you attract the right candidates from the start. With PayEvo, you’ll also be ready to run payroll in minutes once your new hire is onboard.

The four-day workweek is gaining momentum in Canada, with 9 out of 10 workers expressing interest. Early trials show happier employees, improved productivity, and reduced costs for employers. Still, challenges like productivity demands, wage policies, and HR adjustments remain. Technology, especially payroll and HR software, plays a critical role in managing flexible schedules, compliance, and employee well-being. With thoughtful planning and the right tools, businesses can embrace this shift and stay competitive in the future of work.