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@@ -6,26 +6,25 @@ In the context of Canadian payroll administration, onboarding an employee refers
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both the organizational and payroll systems. It ensures that the employee is properly registered, legally compliant, and ready to be paid
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accurately and on time.
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Key Steps in Payroll-Related Onboarding (Canada)
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Here’s what typically happens from a payroll perspective:
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- Collect Required Personal Information
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Key Steps on Onboarding an Employee:
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* Collect Required Personal Information
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Includes full legal name, address, date of birth, and Social Insurance Number (SIN). The SIN is critical for tax reporting to the CRA (Canada Revenue Agency).
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- Obtain Federal & Provincial Tax Forms
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* Obtain Federal & Provincial Tax Forms
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New employees must complete Form TD1 (Federal and possibly a Provincial version) to declare tax credits and determine income tax withholdings.
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- Set Up Banking Info for Direct Deposit
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* Set Up Banking Info for Direct Deposit
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Employees usually provide a void cheque or bank form to set up electronic payments.
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- Register the Employee in the Payroll System
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* Register the Employee in the Payroll System
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Involves entering all personal and job-related data, assigning a payroll ID, and verifying employment status (e.g. full-time, part-time, contract).
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- Enroll in Benefits or Pension Programs
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* Enroll in Benefits or Pension Programs
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If applicable, the employee may be signed up for group insurance, retirement savings plans (like RRSP or pension plans), and other benefits. These deductions must be accurately reflected in payroll.
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- Assign Statutory Deductions
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Employers must withhold and remit:
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* Assign Statutory Deductions that Employers must withhold and remit:
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- CPP (Canada Pension Plan)
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- EI (Employment Insurance)
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- Income Tax (based on TD1 form)
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These amounts are calculated during each pay cycle and submitted to CRA.
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- Confirm Employment Agreement & Start Date
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Helps payroll administrators align pay cycles and benefits eligibility with the employee’s official start.
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* Confirm Employment Agreement & Start Date
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🍁 Compliance & Record Keeping
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- Employers in Canada are responsible for keeping accurate records of employee data, pay stubs, deductions, and remittances for at least 6 years.
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- If audited by CRA, these documents must be readily available.
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