Assess the real working relationship before choosing household payroll treatment.
A contract label alone does not decide status. Control, tools, ability to subcontract, financial risk, investment and opportunity for profit all matter in the full relationship.
Regular schedules, detailed direction, work performed personally in the family's home and limited financial risk can point toward employment, but no single factor decides every case.
Document the facts and consult CRA's current status guidance. Either party may request a CPP/EI ruling when appropriate.
No. Launch salary values are clearly marked illustrative until independent source verification is complete.
No. It is general information; employment, tax and legal requirements depend on the province and facts.