Canadian Master Payroll Guide, 5th Edition is an essential resource for day-to-day payroll functions.  This guide puts all the critical information you need to solve day-to-day payroll issues at your fingertips. This essential resource is the only guide on the market to include convenient charts and formulas. Plus, its comprehensive information is packaged in a portable format that’s up-to-date and easy to understand. 

The Canadian Master Payroll Guide also includes background and commentaries that provide helpful guidance on how to apply the information in each section. The Guide is organized in an intuitive way that mirrors the payroll workflow and covers standard payroll situations. 

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This book helps you ensure that:

• Payroll transactions are accurately reported and recorded
• Your organization meets all governing legislation and regulations
• Monies withheld from employees’ pay are held in trust and remitted on the appropriate due dates
• Your organization is protected against payroll-related fraud
• Your organization maintains the confidentiality of the information flowing through the payroll department

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Readers of the Canadian Master Labour Guide know that finding a trustworthy information source is vital and they have been placing their trust in our guide for over 28 years. 

This best-seller can help you stay on top of changes to employment and labour law.
With complete coverage of federal and provincial labour and employment laws, the Canadian Master Labour Guide gives you the essential information every employer needs to know in one portable and trustworthy source.

WHY Choose Canadian Master Labour Guide?

Employers and advisers turn to Canadian Master Labour Guide as the definitive source for employment and labour law, including information on:

• Key changes in statutory requirements
• Critical court rulings
• New government policies

Key topics include:

• Labour Jurisdictions
• Labour Standards
• Fair Employment Practices: Human Rights, Equal Pay/Pay Equity, and Employment Equity
• Special Issues: Occupational Health and Safety and Employment Insurance
• Organized Labour
• Collective Bargaining

WHAT’S NEW in the 29th Edition?

• Family Day holiday introduced in British Columbia.
• Leaves of absence:
  • Reservist leave added for Nunavut.
  • Leave for death or disappearance of a child added for the federal jurisdiction and Manitoba.
  • Leave for a critically ill child introduced for the federal jurisdiction and Manitoba.
• Maximum hours of operation on Sundays and certain holidays expanded for retail businesses in Manitoba.
• Minimum wage increases in Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Yukon.
• New definitions of “suitable employment” and “reasonable job search” for Employment Insurance claimants.
• Expanded commentary on the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
• Repeal of the exception which permitted mandatory retirement in the Canadian Human Rights Act.
• New prohibited grounds of discrimination:
  • Gender identity in Manitoba, Nova Scotia, and On

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The Ultimate HR Manual monthly newsletter is a valuable reminder of what's new in the constantly growing and changing HR landscape. Each issue provides you with:

• Lead articles on timely and relevant topics written by experts in the field, to keep you current.
• A summary of recent cases and legislative developments, to keep you up-to-date.
• Tips and practice tools to aid you in your day-to-day decision making.

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The Ultimate HR Manual - Wester Edition Newsletter is pubished monthly and is a valuable reminder of what's new in the constantly growing and changing HR landscape. Each issue will provide you with:

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FOR SASKATCHEWAN ASSOCIATION OF HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS (SAHRP) MEMBERS ONLY Ultimate HR Manual - Western Edition, the "how-to" resource for HR professionals in Western Canada, is officially endorsed by SAHRP. HERE'S WHY THIS HR MANUAL IS DIFFERENT FROM THE REST. (Note: Insert binder image here to the right like the placement on the web page at this link - http://www.cch.ca/business/uhrmwa/Index.aspx) 9 key sections included in the manual are: 1. Strategic Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness 2. Staffing 3. Employment Contracts 4. Compensation & Benefits 5. Employment Standards & Human Rights 6. Health & Safety 7. Performance Management 8. Labour Relations 9. Training & Development Field research told us you don't want loads of detail on legislation. And that you don't want abstract theory or academic discussion. In short, you told us you don't want the kind of HR resource that is already out there. Instead, you want practical, easy-to-find, easy-to-read answers and solutions to help you deal with the situations and issues that you face every day. In 2009, our editor made significant content updates to the Ultimate HR Manual – Western Edition, including: New! HR Training Tools in PowerPoint is a new feature which was added to the loose-leaf and online formats in May, 2009. It consists of a series of professionally written training modules that are fully customizable and cover a wide range of essential topics for both managers and employees. HR Quick Facts, also included with the subscription, will save you valuable time by putting the answers to quick HR questions at your fingertips! It is published and updated annually. Commentary has been added on: Employment Contracts Compensation and Benefits including CPP/QPP/OAS, Pensions, Provincial Health Care, and Group Life Insurance Employment Standards and Human Rights Training and Development CCH will launch the SAHRP endorsed version of the Ultimate HR Manual - Western Edition September 2009. For showing your support, CCH will give SAHRP members a special price. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE PRE-PUBLISHED PRICE AND YOU'LL SAVE $699.50. The general public will be paying $899 a year for either the loose-leaf or online format of the Ultimate HR Manual - Western Edition. The regular price for both formats is $1,348.50 per year. Because you're a member of SAHRP, you'll receive both the loose-leaf and online formats for the unprecedented pre-publication price of $649 for the first year. That's a total savings of $699.50. Please quote CCH Code HR95043 when ordering by telephone or click here for a fax back order form. Put it to the test. You pay only after you've tried the manual and you're satisfied.

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The Mercer/CCH Guide for Employers Newsletter is published monthly and emailed to subscribers in PDF format.

The Newsletter is written by experts in the field and is a valuable reminder of what’s new in the constantly growing and changing compensation landscape.

Each issue provides you with:

• Lead articles on timely relevant topics to keep you current.
• Tips from experts at Mercer regarding salary benchmarking and how to use Mercer’s MarketPricer™ tool.
• A summary of recent cases and legislative developments from across Canada to keep you up-to-date.
• Tips and practice tools to aid you in your day-to-day decision making.

This Newsletter is included free, in the Mercer/CCH Guide for Employers subscription. For more information, go to www.cch.ca/mercercchguide.

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An essential resource for day-to-day payroll functions.

Canadian Master Payroll Guide, 2nd Edition puts all of the critical information you need for day-to-day payroll issues at your fingertips. This essential resource is the only guide on the market to include convenient charts and formulas. Plus, its comprehensive information is packaged in a portable format that’s up-to-date and easy to understand.

The Canadian Master Payroll Guide covers all standard payroll situations, and includes background and commentaries that provide helpful guidance on how to apply the information in each section. The Guide is organized in an intuitive way that mirrors the payroll workflow, and it also includes easy-to-understand interpretations and charts of national and provincial legislative requirements.

The 2nd Edition of the Guide includes key updates that all payroll professionals need to know for 2011.  Here is a sample of what’s new:

2011 Rates and Figures:s

• Provincial Tax Rates
• CPP/QPP Annual Maximums and Contribution Rates
• EI Premiums and Premium Reduction
• Workers’ Compensation Maximum Insurance Earnings
• Employer Taxes and Levies
• Employer Pension Plans Contribution Limits

Taxable Benefits
Changes have been made to the treatment of:

• Gifts and Awards
• Wage Loss Replacement Plans
• Employee Stock Options

Employment Standards

• New and revised Prince Edward Island Employment Standards Legislation
• New Organ Donor Leave for Manitoba and Quebec
• New Citizenship Ceremony Leave for Manitoba
• Minimum Wage rate changes for all provinces as appropriate 
• Record of Employment (ROE)
• The Employer Guide to completing the Record of Employment has been revised and expanded.

Year-End Reporting
The new CRA and Revenu Québec electronic filing requirements have been incorporated.

Reporting of Retiring Allowances
Changes in the reporting of eligible and non-eligible retiring allowances amounts, including those amounts paid to Status Indians, have been incorporated.

T4A Redesign
Recent changes to the T4A slip have been identified and explained.

The Canadian Master Payroll Guide, 2nd Edition simplifies payroll to ensure that:

• Payroll transactions are accurately reported and recorded
• Your organization meets all governing legislation and regulations
• Monies withheld from employees’ pays are held in trust and rem

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An essential resource for day-to-day payroll functions.

The new Canadian Master Payroll Guide puts all of the critical information you need for day-to-day payroll issues at your fingertips. This essential resource is the only Guide on the market to include convenient charts and formulas. Plus, its comprehensive information is packaged in a portable format that's up-to-date and easy to understand!

The Canadian Master Payroll Guide features current and accurate information in the following categories:

• Payroll Overview d
• Employment Standards
• Earnings, Allowances & Expense Reimbursement
• Employee Benefits
• Statutory Deductions: Employer Remittances
• Statutory Deductions: Tax
• Statutory Deductions: Employment Insurance
• Record of Employment
• Employer Taxes and Levies
• Employer Pension Plans
• Year-End Reporting
• Workers' Compensation (Rates Charts)

The Canadian Master Payroll Guide also includes background and commentaries that provide helpful guidance on how to apply the information in each section. The Guide is organized in an intuitive way that mirrors the payroll workflow and covers standard payroll situations.

It also includes an easy-to-understand interpretation of legislative requirements nationally as well as across the provinces. Here are just a few of the handy charts that are included:

• yearly payroll rates
• statutory deductions
• federal income tax
• CPP
• QPP
• EI

BETTER TOOLS = ACCURATE PAYROLL

The Canadian Master Payroll Guide simplifies payroll to help you ensure that:

• payroll transactions are accurately reported and recorded
• your organization meets all governing legislation and regulations
• monies withheld from employees' pays are held in trust and remitted on the appropriate due dates
• your organization is protected against payroll-related fraud
• your organization maintains the confidentiality of the information flowing through the payroll department

If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here.

Make sure you are up-to-date on recent changes to employment and labour law with this best seller.

The Canadian Master Labour Guide has made it easier for our customers to stay on top of changes in federal and provincial employment and labour law.

And -- we provide key commentaries to help ysou quickly understand what the changes mean so you can respond appropriately.

Here is a sample of some recent changes to employment and labour law included in this new edition:

• Major overhaul of employment standards in Prince Edward Island
• Addition of several new leaves of absence, including organ donor leave in Manitoba and Quebec, and citizenship ceremony leave in Manitoba
• Significant changes to human rights in Newfoundland and Labrador from new Human Rights Act
• New protections for foreign live-in caregivers in Ontario
• New workplace violence and harassment requirements in Ontario (Bill 168)
• Changes to construction industry labour relations in Saskatchewan
• Minimum wage increases in Manitoba, PEI, Quebec, and Nunavut
• Employment Insurance Regulations modified to include new plan for the self-employed, now in effect
• Changes to special Employment Insurance benefits relating to training and pilot projects

Employers and advisors trust the Canadian Master Labour Guide to be their definitive source for employment and labour law, including information on:

• Key changes in statutory requirements
• Critical court rulings
• New government policies
• Labour Jurisdictions
• Labour Standards
• Fair Employment Practices: Human Rights, Equal Pay/Pay Equity, and Employment Equity
• Special Issues: Occupational Health and Safety and Employment Insurance
• Organized Labour
• Collective Bargaining

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"Very informative, direct and relevant information provided."

Webinar information current as of October 6, 2009

In an unstable economy, employers are faced with some tough decisions surrounding layoffs and employee terminations. During this webinar, Jamie Knight of Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP will give you the tools you need to successfully determine, administer, and oversee the temporary or permanent reduction of your work-force. Jamie will walk you through tips on how to effectively communicate to your staff, ways to manage rumours and response reactions and how to ensure that the ‘survivors’ remain engaged and motivated.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Improved decision-making about work-force reductions
• Understanding the importance of pre-determined policies and procedures for lay-offs and employment terminations
• The various types of work-force reductions and understanding the appropriate choice
• Legal and effective implementation of work-force reductions and follow-through
• Managing the fallout – the need for effective internal and external communication
• Recognizing the importance of keeping the remaining employees informed and engaged

Speaker

James G. Knight
Jamie Knight, a partner at Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP, represents management in all areas of employment and labour relations law, with particular experience in guiding employers through all stages of the dismissal process, including trial and appeals if litigation ensures. Jamie is a teacher and trainer, and advocates sound human resources practices in both union and non-union workplaces. His clients are in industries as diverse as manufacturing, technology, financial services, entertainment and construction. Jamie is an experienced litigator, in

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"Very interesting - negotiating skills is something I never really learned about before, and it is nice to now have a sense that I can improve my skills."

Webinar information current as of October 15, 2009

Studies have shown that today’s professionals spend up to twenty-five percent of their time negotiating and resolving conflicts. Therefore, the success of these professionals and the success of their organizations rest heavily on developing effective negotiating skills. It's a whole new ball game today, as the old rules regarding negotiating have changed substantially since the world went into a global recession. Those who wait for an economic recovery will have lost out on significant opportunity. Learn to be proactive by better understanding the challenges that face us and how to deal with them effectively. Join speaker Brad McRae and enhance your negotiation skills from competency to mastery.

During this webinar you will:

• Learn how to negotiate with increased confidence and professionalism
• Come to the table incredibly well prepared
• Understand where your negotiation style works for you and where it works against you
• Learn why negotiating during a recession is more difficult and how to find the hidden opportunities therein
• Learn how to carry out the negotiation process with the *Master Negotiator’s Preparation Form

Bonus: A copy of the supporting paper prepared by Dr. Brad McRae along with the Master Negotiator's Preparation Form™ will be provided with this archived webinar.

Speaker

Dr. Brad McRae
Dr. Brad McRae, CSP is Director of the Atlantic Leadership Development Institute and the author of Negotiating and Influencing Skills: The Art of Creating and Claiming ValueIf you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here.