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Newfoundland has no employer health tax and 6 general holidays — but its 15-year vacation step-up is the longest in Canada. Rippling handles the full federal + NL compliance stack.
Newfoundland and Labrador is Canada's easternmost province, with St. John's as the primary employment centre. NL's economy is driven by offshore oil and gas, fisheries, mining, and the public sector. The technology sector is smaller but growing. NL payroll is straightforward: no provincial employer health tax, standard CPP/EI obligations, and WorkplaceNL for workplace safety.
Rippling's NL payroll module provides federal + NL income tax withholding, CPP, EI, WorkplaceNL tracking, NL vacation accrual (4% for first 15 years / 6% after), NL general holiday calculation (6 holidays), and T4 generation.
| Contribution | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CPP (Employer) | 5.95% + CPP2 | Matches employee. |
| EI (Employer) | 2.32% | 1.4x employee rate. |
| WorkplaceNL | Variable | Rate by industry. Oil and gas rates significantly higher than office rates. |
No NL employer health tax.
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| Contribution | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | 15%–33% | Per TD1 elections. |
| Newfoundland and Labrador Income Tax | 8.7%–21.3% | Progressive brackets. High top rate for Atlantic province. |
| CPP | 5.95% + CPP2 | Standard. |
| EI | 1.66% | Standard. |
| NL Income (2024) | NL Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $43,198 | 8.7% |
| $43,199–$86,395 | 14.5% |
| $86,396–$154,244 | 15.8% |
| $154,245–$215,943 | 17.8% |
| $215,944–$275,870 | 19.8% |
| Over $275,870 | 21.3% |
Labour Standards Act Notice: 1–6 weeks depending on service. No separate severance provision. Common law claims remain available.
Statutory: CPP, EI, WorkplaceNL (Workers' Compensation), Newfoundland Employment Standards Act minimums.
Market standard: Extended health/dental, group life, LTD. St. John's is the main employment centre. NL has a strong oil and gas, marine technology, and public sector employment base.
NL's Labour Standards Act requires: minimum wage ($15.60/hour as of April 2024), 2 weeks vacation (4%) for first 15 years, 3 weeks (6%) after 15 years, 6 general holidays, and termination notice of 1–6 weeks. NL has the longest step-up to 3-week vacation in Canada (15 years), significantly longer than most provinces.
Newfoundland has 6 general holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, Labour Day, Remembrance Day, and Christmas Day. Notably absent are Family Day, Thanksgiving, and Victoria Day compared to most other provinces.
Yes. Rippling handles NL payroll including federal and provincial income tax, CPP, EI, WorkplaceNL tracking, and NL-specific vacation accrual (2 weeks / 4% for the first 15 years). NL payroll has no provincial employer health tax.
NL's 15-year step-up to 3-week vacation is the longest in Canada — by far. For US companies accustomed to Ontario's 5-year or BC's 5-year step-ups, NL's 15-year requirement means most employees will remain at 2 weeks / 4% vacation for their entire career. This affects total compensation benchmarking for NL roles.