Pros and Cons of Employment Outsourcing

When most people think of outsourcing employees, they think of outsourcing specific roles to qualified candidates. There is another option: employment outsourcing. When organizations work with an employer of record (EOR), the EOR becomes the legal employer for the worker for the duration of their employment. There are also professional employment organizations (PEO) that act […]

Who Qualifies for a TN 1 Visa? (Updated 2022)

If you’re the owner of a Canadian company looking to expand to the US, you might be thinking about sending some of your top employees across the border to oversee the efforts instead of monitoring from afar. Or, perhaps you are a Canadian professional being sent on an assignment to the US branch of your […]

Exchange or Equivalent: Determining the Salary Range When Hiring International Employees

There is a long list of items that need to be checked off when hiring internationally—whether you’re simply hiring over the border or across an ocean. This is because of the differences in labor laws covering everything from maternity leave to termination to payroll taxes. One that many organizations don’t plan for is employee compensation. […]

What Canadian Contractors Working in the US Need to Know (Updated 2022)

The chance to work as a contractor in the United States is an exciting opportunity for Canadian workers to experience a foreign market, expand their skill set, and gain valuable insight into US business practices. Unfortunately, new opportunities for Canadians to work south of the border were disrupted by the pandemic thanks to closed international […]

5 FAQs about Expanding Your Business from Canada to the US (Updated 2021)

Expanding a business from Canada to the US is often a logical move for Canadian entrepreneurs. For some people, it may even be a goal. The US is the nearest international market. It’s also one of the largest markets in the world. Further, Canada and the US share close economic ties and similar cultures, making […]

How Long Can a Company Furlough an Employee in the US?

The pandemic has hit businesses hard on both sides of the border. If you’re a Canadian business owner with employees in the US, you’ve likely had to become familiar with many new employment laws and regulations over the past year as you’ve struggled with reduced revenue and difficulties making payroll. In order to stay afloat, […]

The HR Exec’s Guide to Hiring in the US

As the world rolls forward, many HR executives are predicting something like a hiring frenzy. Those who had to furlough employees may need to hire people back quickly. Additional demand could mean increasing the number of hands on deck.

International Employers: The Ultimate Guide to US Payroll

If you’ve ever worked on expanding a business, it won’t come as a surprise that there are many different things you must consider. Can you sell this product in your chosen entry location? Will you have to open a branch office, or is it time to create a subsidiary? Will you need to hire employees, […]

Everything You Need to Know about a TN 1 Visa (Updated 2020)

Are you a Canadian who has a job offer in the US or is looking to work in the States? Perhaps you’re an American employer who may need to expand your search for the perfect candidate internationally. Maybe you already have the perfect person lined up! You just need to get the proper paperwork filed.