More flexible criteria for calculating the value of taxable automobile benefits
Due to the particular context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Quebec government is announcing relaxations to the criteria normally applied to calculate the value of taxable benefits attributed to an employee for the use of an automobile for the 2020 and 2021 taxation years. Indeed, due to the health crisis, some employees have had to […]
Teleworking, its tax and human implications
The COVID-19 health context has substantially altered work organization for a majority of companies and their members. Many employees have been or are being forced to work from home, in “telecommuting” mode. Employers have also provided in 2020, or will provide in 2021, certain benefits or reimbursements to ensure that their employees work in safe […]
The new challenges facing HR professionals during the pandemic
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Editor’s note: ADP Canada (Groupe CNW/ADP Canada Co.) recently published a new report on the role of HR in times of pandemic. Our human capital expert at Amyot Gélinas, Marie-Louise Tassé, agrees, reminding us of the importance, now more than ever, of good human resources management within the company. Hiring, recruiting and distributing pay […]
The new challenges facing HR professionals during the pandemic
Editor’s note: ADP Canada (Groupe CNW/ADP Canada Co.) recently published a new constant on the role of HR in times of pandemic. Our human capital expert at Amyot Gélinas, Marie-Louise Tassé, agrees, reminding us of the importance, now more than ever, of good human resources management within the company. Hiring, recruiting and distributing paychecks – […]
Has COVID-19 redefined the role of HR?
While HR professionals report new challenges during the pandemic, many Canadians still don’t know what HR’s role is. Hiring, recruiting and distributing paychecks – these are just some of the tasks that come to mind when we think of human resources (HR), but HR teams do much more than that. If you’re like most Canadians, […]
Canada Revenue Agency increases fixed amount for meal claims and reasonable amount for meal allowances and grants
The Canada Revenue Agency will increase from $17 to $23 the amount employers can use to determine whether an overtime meal allowance or meals provided during overtime, as well as the “meal” portion of a travel allowance, are taxable. The Agency has also increased from $17 to $23 per meal the amount that transportation employees […]
Extension of employer contribution credit to the Health Services Fund for employees on paid leave
The Quebec government announces a 12-week extension of the employer contribution credit to the Health Services Fund for employees on paid leave, introduced following the introduction of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy. This additional assistance, which offsets costs not covered by the federal measure, will thus be in effect for the duration of the wage […]
Lower average contribution rate for 2021 for the Fonds de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (occupational health and safety fund)
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) welcomes the announcement by the Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST) regarding the $0.08 reduction in the average assessment rate for the Fonds de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (FSST) for the year 2021. The average […]
Gradual economic recovery in Quebec: 247,500 jobs created in June
The latest employment statistics for Quebec are encouraging, and point to the beginning of a recovery from the crisis. In June, 247,500 jobs were created. This is the second consecutive monthly increase, bringing to 478,400 the number of new jobs since the gradual reopening of certain sectors of the economy in May. Quebec has thus […]
Pandemic checklist
Our advisory services department has drawn up a series of questions in connection with the upcoming gradual decommissioning. As you know, the next few months are going to be all about recovery. But recovery also means preparation. To help you rebuild, or perhaps improve, your financial plan, our team of financial analysts is here to […]