Wagepoint

That's a wrap on NPI. The Wagepoint team had a great few days at the National Payroll Institute 2026 Conference. Good conversations, familiar faces, and plenty of new ones too. The poutine didn't hurt either 🍟 Thanks to everyone who stopped by to talk payroll with us. Until next time.

"Even though it might appear a small, modest increase, it does have downstream effects" — Ben Richmond, CEO Wagepoint

BC's minimum wage is now $18.25/hr. Beyond the hourly rate, businesses need to account for CPP contributions, EI premiums, vacation pay, and overtime — it adds up fast.

Ben sat down with Business in Vancouver to break down what BC small businesses should be thinking about:

B.C. minimum wage increase adds pressure on small businesses B.C. employers ‘caught in between’ rising taxes and payroll costs, business group says

Victoria bookkeepers, we'll see you June 8th 👋🏼

Bianca Mueller is joining Certified Professional Bookkeepers of Canada - CPB Canada's Victoria regional meeting for an evening on multi-province payroll compliance, how to support clients without overstepping, and how to market your payroll expertise to grow your practice.

📅 June 8
🕝 6-8 PM PT
📍 White Spot – Langford, BC

Learn more and save your spot here: https://bit.ly/4tFidns

We're live at the 2026 NBDS Conference here in Fredericton 👋🏼

Stop by Booth 27 and let's chat payroll.

Last chance to register 👀

Join us tomorrow at 2 pm ET / 11 am PT learn how to spot early labour red flags and build an offboarding process your clients can count on.

Save your spot: https://bit.ly/4tUrlW4

Wagepoint has been certified as a Great Place to Work Canada for another year, this time including Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness ⭐

Our VP of People & Culture, Courtney Cheyne, wrote about what's actually behind that. She gets into the culture we're building, how we're thinking about AI and our people together, and why we're choosing to grow our team right now instead of pull back.

Read now: https://bit.ly/4dNhgDw

Heads up, a minimum wage increase is coming for B.C. June 1 🚨

$17.85 → $18.25

Get the full breakdown here: https://bit.ly/41uuU8P

Our notebooks are packed and we're ready for National Payroll Institute's Payroll Univeristy 📚

We'll be at the Industry Exchange on Thursday, June 4 in the Collier Room, 3rd floor. We'd love to connect, swap ideas, and talk payroll. See you on campus! 👋

If FINTRAC sounds like one more acronym standing between you and payday, we get it.

FINTRAC has always played a role in keeping Canada’s financial system secure, but recent updates are making it more visible for small businesses running payroll.

Here’s what you need to know about FINTRAC, why it matters, and what changes for you and your small business: https://bit.ly/3RDe1qR

Layoffs. Restructures. Terminations. These are the moments your clients need you most.

Join us May 28 for a practical session with Melissa Lenos of King Business Solutions and Wagepoint's Bianca Mueller — covering labour red flags, final pay, Records of Employment (ROEs), and how to build a repeatable offboarding process for your firm.

📅 May 28 at 2 pm ET / 11 am PT
🎓 Eligible for 1 CPD credit

Register here: https://bit.ly/4tUrlW4