Canadian compliance, built into every feature
At Folks, compliance isn’t an afterthought. It’s part of how we build. Our HR and payroll platform is designed for Canadian businesses of all sizes, with built-in alignment to federal and provincial laws. From data privacy to employment standards and tax reporting, Folks helps you stay compliant automatically.
Employment standards, simplified
Each province has its own rules, and Folks adapts to them.
Configure vacation, overtime, and public holiday pay according to local regulations.
Folks supports:
- Minimum wage, overtime, and paid leave by province
- Public holiday eligibility and pay calculations
- Record-keeping compliance
- Final pay and severance tracking
Payroll built for Canadian compliance
Automated payroll deductions
Calculates CPP/QPP, EI, QPIP, HSF, and all provincial taxes in real time for full compliance.
Automatic tax updates
Applies new federal and provincial tax rates automatically as they change.
CRA & Revenu Québec filing compatibility
Generates reports ready for CRA and RQ submissions.
T4, T4A, and RL-1 ready
Year-end forms generated automatically to save time and reduce errors.
Secure digital pay slips
Employees access pay statements securely online, stored safely in Canada.
Your data, protected in Canada
Hosted in Canada
All HR and payroll data stays on secure Canadian servers.
Access control
Role-based permissions ensure only the right people see sensitive information.
Law 25 & PIPEDA compliance
Privacy-by-default principles, clear consent management, and transparency tools built into the platform.
Data lifecycle management
Retention and deletion settings aligned with best practices.
Audit trail
Track who accessed or modified data for complete accountability.
Keeping your team safe and your business compliant
Compliance isn’t just about payroll. It’s also about wellbeing. Folks includes a Health & Safety module to track incidents, certifications, and training in line with CNESST, WSIB, and other provincial standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here’s what businesses often ask about Canadian compliance and data protection with Folks.
Is Folks HR compliant with Law 25 and PIPEDA?
Yes. Folks was designed with both Law 25 and PIPEDA in mind. We store all data in Canada, apply consent and privacy-by-default principles, and give you fine-grained control over who can see personal information.
Does Folks handle provincial payroll differences (like QPIP or HSF)?
Absolutely. Folks automatically applies the right deductions and rates for every province and territory, including Québec-specific ones such as QPIP and HSF.
Can Folks generate CRA and Revenu Québec forms?
Yes. Folks supports year-end generation of T4, T4A, and RL-1 slips, as well as reports compatible with CRA and RQ filings.
Where is employee data hosted?
All Folks data is hosted on secure Canadian servers and never transferred outside the country.
Does Folks include health and safety tracking?
Yes. Folks includes a Health & Safety module to help you record incidents, manage certifications, and stay compliant with CNESST, WSIB, and other provincial standards.
Ready to simplify Canadian compliance?