What Is a SIN and Why Employers Ask for It
You need a Social Insurance Number to work in Canada. Learn who can get one, when to give it to an employer, and how to keep it safe.
Working in Canada
Understanding a Canadian Job Offer: What to Check Before You Sign
A checklist for reading a job offer: pay, hours, probation, benefits, termination terms and restrictive clauses, plus how to ask for changes.
Full-Time vs Part-Time vs Contract Work in Canada
How full-time, part-time, temporary, casual and contract work differ in hours, security, benefits and taxes, and how to tell an employee from a contractor.
How to Read a Canadian Pay Stub
Gross pay, net pay and every standard deduction explained: income tax, CPP or QPP, EI, and what the year-to-date column and your T4 are for.
Employment Standards in Canada: What Every Worker Should Know
Each province sets minimum rules for pay, hours, vacation, holidays and termination. Learn which rules apply to you and where to get help.