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Looking to Expand Business Into Canada?

Usually, when employing Canadian workers, you need to establish a local entity and research local employment laws depending on which of the 10 provinces or 3 territories you want to operate in.

The legal requirements for onboarding and managing employees in Canada can be complex and time-consuming. An EOR, like Workwell Global, can help facilitate the employment of employees in Canada, handling compliance responsibilities associated with onboarding and managing the payroll processing and benefits of employees.

If this is currently a barrier within your business operation. get in touch with one our team to discuss your next steps forward.

 

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Canada Country Facts

What To Consider When Hiring Employees in Canada?

Employment Contracts in Canada

In Canada, an employee is engaged as a T4 worker. They follow a similar process to a W2 model in the US e.g. hourly pay rates, bi-weekly pay schedules, eligibility for overtime. Depending on the province and length of service, most workers will typically receive 1-2 weeks’ notice as a requirement. However, this may change depending on how long they were engaged for.

Unlike the US, there is no employment at will in Canada. This means, upon termination, provincially regulated workers are required to receive separation notice or pay-in-lieu. Federally regulated industries have different rules. So whether you want to hire one employee in Kitchener or a whole team in Québec, rest assured that Workwell Global has you covered.

 

Canadian Expansion Benefits

Expanding business into Canada offers growth opportunities, due to the country’s skilled workforce. Canada has a publicly funded healthcare system that covers essential medical services, meaning employers are not required to provide private health insurance. However, many employers choose to offer supplementary private medical coverage including dental, vision, and mental‑health services to give them a competitive edge.

By partnering with an Employer of Record (EOR) solution, like Workwell Global, businesses can focus on their expansion by offloading compliance and payroll. An EOR can also help employers enhance their employment efforts by offering them tailored supplementary benefit plans without the complexity of setting up a local entity.

 

Canadian Laws

Canada has 10 provincial governments, and 3 territorial governments. The difference between the federal law governing a worker vs provincial in Canada, is based on the workers industry. An average of 90% of industries including manufacturing, retail, contstruction, hospitality are all under the provincial jurisdiction, whereas the remaining 10% of workers across banking, transportation (rail, air, marine) radio/tv are all under the federal jurisdicition.

For further updates on specific regulations, read our Canada Employment Updates Law guide.

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We Take Care of the Employment Compliance

The legal requirements for onboarding and managing employees in Canada can be complex and time-consuming. As your EOR in Canada, we can handle the following legal requirements:

  • Payroll
  • Taxes
  • Employment standards
  • Benefits

With an EOR, like Workwell Global, businesses can rest assured that their employees are classified, paid correctly and that all necessary taxes and deductions are handled in accordance with Canadian laws. This allows your business to focus on it’s core competencies and operations without worrying about the complexities.

 

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Schedule a quick half-hour chat with one of our friendly consultants to be one step closer to hiring employees in Canada with our Employer of Record solution.

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