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 INTRODUCTION
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-In this course you'll learn about the various government agencies and legislation that impact payroll 
-from both the employer's and the employee's perspective. Moreover, you'll learn the information
-and processes necessary to produce payroll at the employee level.
+Through this material, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of core payroll principles and practices. They will explore legislative compliance requirements and the role of key regulatory bodies that govern payroll operations in Canada.
 
-The objective of the payroll function is to pay employees **accurately and on time** while remaining
-compliant with legislation across a full annual payroll cycle. In this course, you'll cover:
+Students will learn how to:
 
+- Accurately calculate net pay for salaried, hourly, commissioned, and contract employees.
+- Identify and meet payroll-related obligations for businesses.
+- Navigate the administrative aspects of human resource management that intersect with payroll responsibilities.
+- Apply payroll procedures using computerized payroll software through practical, hands-on exercises.
 - Payroll's responsibilities from hiring through to termination.
 - Payroll compliance legislation in practical scenarios.
 - Individual pay calculation process.
 
+Learning Outcomes
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+The material of this study guide aim to make students to be be able to:
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+- Calculate regular individual pay
+- Calculate non-regular individual pay
+- Calculate termination payments
+- Complete a Record of Employment (ROE)
+- Apply federal and provincial legislation to payroll, including:
+  - The Canada Pension Plan Act
+  - The Employment Insurance Act
+  - The Income Tax Act
+  - Employment Standards legislation
+  - Workers' Compensation Acts
+  - Québec-specific legislation
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+In other words, the material covers the foundational knowledge and technical skills needed to confidently perform payroll tasks in a variety of employment settings.
 
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 Payroll Legal Framework