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WSIB coverage is mandatory for all Foreign Workers

WSIB is mandatory for all foriegn workers (for all sponsored workers hired via Job Offer or LMIA) ALL EMPLOYERS OF TFW must register with WSIB (TFW = temporary foreign workers including caregivers )      Suggest when talking to WSIB or CRA or other government: Start Date of Employment is typically the same as date of Work [...]

By |2023-01-03T15:33:59+00:00January 3rd, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on WSIB coverage is mandatory for all Foreign Workers

$17.50 elder care (minimum) rate remains unchanged for GTA in 2023

Previously the rate was $18 so most caregivers hired in previous years are at $18 HOWEVER in this past year Service Canada updated the MINIMUM rate to $17.50 simple explanation means $17.50 is the lowest hourly rate an employer can legally pay a temporary resident Foreign Worker - working under LMIA or Work Permit (this [...]

By |2023-02-24T11:55:50+00:00December 23rd, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on $17.50 elder care (minimum) rate remains unchanged for GTA in 2023

$17.17 new child care rate in GTA – share this link with your employer

simple explanation means $17.17 is the lowest hourly rate an employer can legally pay if you are a temporary resident Foreign Worker - working under LMIA or Work Permit (child care) this rate applies to ALL employers in Canada - you are welcome to send the link to your employer so they are up to [...]

By |2022-12-23T19:01:35+00:00December 23rd, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on $17.17 new child care rate in GTA – share this link with your employer

T4 & T4 Summary

This post is meant as a starting point for Employers, also suggest to review the CRA web & call CRA with further questions. Employer is responsible for both T4 & T4 SUMMARY each year & provide T4 to employee.     https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/payroll/completing-filing-information-returns/t4-information-employers/t4-slip.html     https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/forms/t4.html   T4 Summary = total of ALL remittances paid to ALL employees. [...]

By |2024-01-19T21:03:06+00:00February 19th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on T4 & T4 Summary

Elder Care now $18 per hour

$18 per hour new median rate applies to ALL foreign workers employed by elderly (if your caregiver is Permanent Resident or Citizen this is not applicable apart from they will expect higher)   https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/marketreport/wages-occupation/24584/22437?fbclid=IwAR2eJHHRZwPNoihO7KpFTdcnDtxhjljkCDnsfEYLqaPlo3m6z6itPCJLr0U ROOM & BOARD – any agreement for caregiver to live in is OPTIONAL. It is the choice of the caregiver. An employer can [...]

By |2022-03-14T14:08:45+00:00January 23rd, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Elder Care now $18 per hour

NOTE CHILD CARE is now $17 per hour in GTA and most of Ontario – ask employer to check with us

CHILD CARE remains $17 per hour BUT CRA tax rates have changed slightly so best to apply new calculation for this calendar year    NOTE TO ALL:   double check all calculations by using CRA website or call CRA or ask Accountant. * child care / employers email us with specifics including: how many hours per week is your payroll based on: 30 [...]

By |2022-03-14T14:11:06+00:00January 23rd, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on NOTE CHILD CARE is now $17 per hour in GTA and most of Ontario – ask employer to check with us

BioMetrics are now required for virtually EVERY new application INside and OUTside Canada

CIC announced also required for any application INSIDE Canada    eg  extension of Work Permit   TRV  - all applications http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/where-to-give-biometrics.asp?fbclid=IwAR1_Ildy6X-F00BkvAS2urRGvavLyqTEZc40s36AqnMPWD6Ubui7nOtCR20        

By |2019-12-04T19:37:59+00:00December 3rd, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on BioMetrics are now required for virtually EVERY new application INside and OUTside Canada

New Childcare Rates Across Canada – $17.00 GTA

Employers are responsible to maintain current rates. Service Canada updates the median wage annually (the lowest wage you can pay a foreign worker). Each Region has its own rate - see Ontario rates below. EXAMPLE new rate for GREATER TORONTO REGION childcare is $17.00/hr. If you are in another region, click here to see up [...]

By |2021-12-10T15:52:42+00:00November 26th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on New Childcare Rates Across Canada – $17.00 GTA

Temporary Foreign Worker Program Requirements and Employer Responsibilities

Temporary Foreign Worker Program  Requirements and Employer Responsibilities WSIB registration every employer MUST provide WSIB coverage  https://eservices.wsib.on.ca/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_203_653_245_0_43/p/registerDomesticPart0.action ‘MEDIAN wage’ for a foreign worker -currently Elder care is $18/ HOUR, Child care is $17.00/ HOUR (higher in most areas outside of the GTA)  Exemption for $1000 Application Fee http://nannyeldercare.com/exemption-paying-1000-labour-market-impact-assessment-lmia-application-processing-fee/  T4 & T4 Summary  https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/forms/t4sum.html https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/cra-arc/migration/cra-arc/E/pbg/tf/t4/t4flat-14b.pdf   [...]

By |2022-03-14T14:14:20+00:00February 15th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Temporary Foreign Worker Program Requirements and Employer Responsibilities
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