Each month, Canadian HR Reporter is publishing a series of articles on a topic that matters to HR leaders and professionals
For February, we’re focusing on the topic of payroll for 2026, covering everything from the latest trends in group retirement savings plans, how to discuss pay in a cooling job market, legal considerations for employee terminations, and tips for HR during tax filing season.
Be sure to check back regularly for updates on with the latest content.
From back office to strategic insights: How AI is transforming payroll
AI is reshaping payroll in automating repetiive tasks, scanning for anomalies, and turning raw pay data into actionable insight, say experts
Does barrel racing amount to benefits fraud?
Employer surveillance shows workers' comp recipient competing in barrel racing on horseback
Bank of Canada puts brakes on XTM over 'significant shortfall'
All AnyDay/Everyday retail transactions halted after restaurants in B.C. complain of missing staff tips allegedly tied to 3rd-party platform
Employee fraud: Toronto records $10.3 million in actual, potential losses in 2025
Benefits fraud, sick leave abuse, mailroom theft among instances of misconduct highlighted in annual report
No evidence pay for flight attendants falls below minimum wage standards: Hajdu
Ottawa seeking more data from airlines, asking them to self-aduti pay records
Province announces boost to minimum wage in April
'We're investing today in the workforce of tomorrow'
Canadian employers: How to avoid payroll surprises this tax season
Experts explain new payroll risks as tax rules, benefits and work models shift
Employee reinstated after 'robotic' attendance policy backfires
Arbitrator calls employer's approach to absenteeism 'mechanistic'
'Where is my money?' B.C. restaurants say thousands in staff tips missing from third-party platform
$50,000 missing from one group amid problems with digital 'wallets' used to hold staff gratuities
Fewer guaranteed pensions put spotlight on group savings plans
'There's no one recipe for success,' says expert outlining options, best practices for HR in supporting employees
How to talk about pay with employees in a cooling Canadian job market
With labour markets shifting, clear pay communication is critical to reassuring, retaining anxious workers
