• First Reference
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • 24th Annual Ontario Employment Law Conference 📣
  • Blog Signup 📨

First Reference Talks

Discussions on Human Resources, Employment Law, Payroll and Internal Controls

  • Home
  • About
  • Archives
  • Resources

Archives for December 2011

By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | 2 Minutes Read December 23, 2011

Public (statutory) holidays reminder and Seasons Greetings!

We'll be taking a short break from posting and will be back in the New Year. However, before we go, we want to remind employers there are three public (statutory holidays) between December 25, 2011 to January 1, 2012. Happy Holidays to all!

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Accessibility Standards, Administration, Employment Standards / Boxing Day, Christmas Day, Day off with pay, New Years Day, ordinarily a working day, Public Holiday Pay, public holidays, statutory holidays, substitute day off

By Alan McEwen | 3 Minutes Read December 23, 2011

Québec and Ontario sales taxes on group employee benefits

Employee benefits are subject to provincial sales in both Ontario and Québec, at 8 and 9 percent respectively. These sales taxes only apply to coverage provided through group plans so, for example, term life insurance provided to just one individual is not subject to tax. These taxes are separate from the normal HST, GST or QST that apply in these provinces. These taxes apply to both employee and employer payments of premiums for the coverage or benefits supplied.

Article by Alan McEwen / Payroll / employee and employer payments of premiums, employee benefits, employee group benefits, employment law, GST, HST, insurance premiums, ontario, province of employment, provincial sales tax, QST, Quebec, residence, retiree benefits, sales taxes, self-insured benefits

By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | 4 Minutes Read December 22, 2011

Recap: New payroll amounts and other legislative changes effective January 1, 2012

It's the time of the year again when employers and payroll specialists have to start their T4 year-end process and need to know what's new in payroll for 2012. In addition, several changes to pension, employment standards and other legal requirements are coming into force January 1, 2012. This blog post provides you with a brief summary of some of the changes employers need to know and prepare for:

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Accessibility Standards, Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Health and Safety, Payroll / Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, AODA, Ban on using electronic devices while driving, canada pension plan, citizenship ceremony leave, construction industry, Customer service standards, employment law, employment standards code, Employment Standards legislation, End of the year 2011 – what's new for payroll 2012, fall protection, manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, ontario, payroll for 2012, pension legislation, T4 information returns and summary forms, T4 year-end process, training program, workers’ compensation coverage

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 9
  • Next Page »

About us

Established in 1995, First Reference is the leading publisher of up to date, practical and authoritative HR compliance and policy databases that are essential to ensure organizations meet their due diligence and duty of care requirements.

First Reference Talks

  • Home
  • About
  • Archives
  • Resources

Main Menu

  • About First Reference
  • Resources
  • Contact us
  • 1 800 750 8175

Stay Connected

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

We welcome your comments on our blog articles. However, we do not respond to specific legal questions in this space.
We do not provide any form of legal advice or legal opinion. Please consult a lawyer in your jurisdiction or try one of our products.


Copyright © 2009 - 2023 · First Reference Inc. · All Rights Reserved
Legal and Copyright Notices · Publisher's Disclaimer · Privacy Policy · Accessibility Policy