Canada vs. USA: An Employment Comparison
Tech companies from the US that move to Canada can take advantage of the country's strong economy, rising pool of tech talent, and simplified immigration programs, which can be a nice change from US immigration programs like the H-1B. Even though US and Canadian business culture has a lot in common, it is important for foreign businesses to understand the main differences in employment law, such as how to follow the Canada Labour Code for federally regulated workers. Also, businesses need to know and follow Canada's labor rules, which can be very different from one province to the next. This can make it hard for businesses to grow. If a US business wants to open an office in Canada, they will need to hire the right people to help with HR, payroll, employment laws, and other administrative tasks. This can be expensive and difficult to set up. Working with a Canadian Professional Employment Organization (PEO) can help make the change go smoothly, so the company can focus o...