Here are three articles on Payroll I thought you would be interested in.

The CPA Supports Changes to Taxable Benefits Administration

The Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) commends the federal government and the Canada Revenue Agency for changes to the administration of employee taxable benefits and allowances announced by the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of National Revenue and Minister of State (Agriculture and Agri-Food) on Thursday, June 11, 2009.

“These changes that reduce the administrative burden for gifts and awards, overtime meal allowances and four other benefits increase the efficiency and effectiveness of payroll-related legislation for all stakeholders: employers, government, employees and the general public,” said Patrick Culhane, President and Chief Executive Officer of the CPA. more http://tinyurl.com/hrcom-payroll1


St. Charles OKs 9 buyouts in hopes of saving on payroll costs

Add St. Charles to the list of municipalities and government agencies to reap the benefits of offering an employee buyout package to cut costs and reduce budget woes. more http://tinyurl.com/hrcom-payroll2


Payroll employment down in April: StatsCan

By THE CANADIAN PRESS – Jun 25, 2009

OTTAWA — Total non-farm payroll employment fell by 51,400 in April, down 0.4 per cent from March.

Statistics Canada reports the number of employees has fallen every month since they peaked in October 2008, bringing total losses over this period to 376,500. There were job losses in 64 per cent - or 195 of 305 - industries, unchanged from a month before. more http://tinyurl.com/hrcom-payroll3