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Port Alice: Payroll Costs

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Payroll Taxes
The Following Data is the Same for All Communities in British Columbia
  
Workers CompensationNotes
Average Cost for All Industries per $100 PayrollC$1.90Rates set by employer's business activity. Applies up to maximum gross earnings of C$62,400 per year.
Average Rate for Office Workers per $100 PayrollC$0.30There is no separate rating for office occupations in British Columbia - the applicable industry rating applies to all workers. Rates for Business Services range from $0.08 - $0.70 per $100 of payroll (average $0.30). Applies up to maximum gross earnings of C$62,400 per year.
Maximum Weekly Benefit$CDN 808.16Maximum per employee set at 90% of average net earnings (after deductions for income taxes, Canada Pension Plan & Employment Insurance), up to a maximum wage of C$62,400 per year.
  
Unemployment Insurance (Employment Insurance)Notes
Taxable BaseBased on gross payroll up to a gross per worker salary of C$39,000 per year
  
Percentage Rate (Employer Premium)
  Average Among Existing Employers2.618%Maximum annual contribution per worker is C$1,021. Employees also contribute at a rate of 1.87% up to an annual maximum of C$729
  Average Among New Employers2.618%Maximum annual contribution per worker is C$1,021. Employees also contribute at a rate of 1.87% up to an annual maximum of C$729.
  Maximum Weekly Benefits$CDN 413.00
  

All Rates current as of January 1, 2006, unless otherwise stated.
N/A = Not Applicable