Employer Update – 2019 Rate Changes

1. If you haven’t checked your mailbox you might have a nice surprise waiting!  That’s right WSIB rates are going down by 30%.  Employers in the trades will certainly notice a difference.
2. CPP rates for employers and employees have increased from 4.95% to 5.1% and the annual maximum pensionable earnings have increased from $55,300 to $55,900.  Remember CPP contribution rates are set to increase until 2023.
3. EI rates for employers have decreased from 1.66% to 1.62% while the maximum insurable earnings have increased from $51,700 to $53,100.
4. General minimum wage remains at $14.00/hour, student at $13.15 and Liquor Servers $12.20.
5. Employers with payroll over $450,000 can breathe a little easier as the Ontario Employer Health Tax exemption has increased to $490,000.

 
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Jonathan Audette, CPA, CA
Jonathan Audette Professional Corporation