Automated Caregiver & Nanny Payroll Software
Stop doing manual spreadsheet math. RoostPay is the mobile-first Canadian payroll app that automates CRA remittances, tracks provincial overtime, and manages your domestic staff effortlessly.
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Hiring & Legal
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Employment Contract Generator
Put a professional employment contract in place before the first shift
Don't start with a handshake. Generate a professional, legally-sound employment agreement in minutes. Our template covers the essentials so both you and your caregiver are protected from day one. Our app allows for sending, signing and confirming the contract right from the app - no printing required.
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The TD1 Tax Wizard
How to calculate TD1 credits without deciphering CRA forms
Stop guessing at tax withholdings. Our wizard guides your nanny or domestic employee through Federal and Provincial TD1 forms to ensure their personal tax credits are captured accurately every year. Our in app signing feature allows for signing from a phone and the document is securely stored in a secured "vault".
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PIPEDA-Secure Document Vault
Store sensitive household documents in a secure vault
Keep sensitive data out of your email inbox. RoostPay provides bank-grade, PIPEDA-compliant storage for domestic employer contracts, tax forms, and pay stubs, keeping your household's private data encrypted and secure.
Payroll & Tax
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Direct Deposit for Household Employees
Pay caregivers securely - not with e-transfers or cheques
Skip the e-transfer limits and manual tracking. RoostPay handles secure direct deposits for nannies, au pairs and domestic employees across Canada, ensuring your caregiver is paid on time, every time.
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Automated CRA Remittances
Stop second-guessing what you owe the CRA each period
We calculate and send your CPP, EI, and income tax withholdings to the CRA on your behalf. You'll never have to worry about missing a remittance deadline or calculating a penalty again.
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Automatic Pay Stub Delivery
Deliver compliant pay stubs the moment payroll closes
Automatic Professional documentation, delivered instantly. Every payday, RoostPay automatically generates a compliant pay stub and delivers it to your nanny, aupair, senior cargiver or domestic employee via the app where they can view and download it.
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Upload-ready ROE files
Compliant .BLK files—upload when employment ends
Upload-ready .BLK RoostPay generates a compliant Record of Employment (ROE) in .BLK format. You upload the file to Service Canada—RoostPay does not file ROEs on your behalf—so former employees can move toward benefits without manual portal box-by-box entry. Never stress over how to generate an ROE for a nanny or senior caregiver again.
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Year-End T4 Management
Close tax season with T4 slips your accountant can trust
Tax season simplified. We generate and deliver T4 slips to your employees and file the return with the CRA. One click, and your year-end is done. No more end of year questions on how to issue a T4 for your domestic employee again.
Time & Compliance
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The 13-Jurisdiction Compliance Engine
Apply the right overtime and stat rules for your province or territory
Whether you need to calculate Ontario housekeeper overtime rules, BC live-in caregiver vacation pay, or Alberta sick day accruals, RoostPay handles the complex math automatically. Our domestic payroll app is built for families with simple but powerful features that take care of complex calculations.
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Synchronized Scheduling & Recurrences
Model rotating shifts and recurring patterns without a side calendar
Build your shift pattern once. With custom recurrence logic, you can set up complex schedules in seconds. Your caregiver gets an instant notification when a shift is added or changed.
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Collaborative Approvals Dashboard
Close the loop on shifts, expenses, and time off in one place
Total transparency for both sides. Your employee logs their hours and time-off directly in the household payroll app; you get a push notification to approve. If your nanny takes your child on an outing and incurs an expense, they can log it in the payroll app with a photo of a receipt for reimbursement.
Operations & Reporting
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T778 Child Care Expense Deduction Report
Prep childcare totals that line up with the T778 worksheet
Get every dollar back you're entitled to. Generate detailed reports that map directly to the T778 Child Care Expense form, or export payroll summaries for senior care medical expense claims.
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OCR Expense Claims (Digital Receipts)
Turn photographed receipts into reimbursable payroll lines
No more lost paper receipts. Your nanny or domestic employee can scan a grocery or supply receipt via the app; RoostPay reads the data via OCR and adds it to your next payroll for approval.
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Unified Attendance & Pay History
Audit your household payroll history without digging through emails
Access detailed reports on shifts worked, sick days taken, and historical pay stubs at any time. Whether you're reviewing the budget or preparing for an audit, your records are always ready.
Ready to move your household payroll to autopilot?
Start your trial, explore the features, and keep your contracts and TD1s even if you walk away.