Compliance Made Easy®

Canada’s most trusted compliance software for quick and easy HR, payroll, and internal controls compliance and policy management solutions.

First Reference supports Canadian businesses with HR, payroll compliance and policy creation, and more.

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25+

YEARS OF EXPERTISE

4.9/5

CUSTOMER RATING

Ensure Compliance and Mitigate Risks

First Reference’s comprehensive solutions help you:

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Stay up to date on ever-changing legislation and standards
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Get clear, actionable compliance advice for various business operations
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Access thousands of customizable policies and documents
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Meet compliance requirements across all Canadian jurisdictions
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And much more!
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Our Compliance and Management Solutions

PolicyPro

PolicyPro®

Policies made easy, from creation to sign-off

The only all-in-one online policy management solution. Instantly access thousands of customizable compliance-based policies and procedures, including industry standards, forms and documents. Save time, ensure compliance, and streamline policy management with ease. Distribute policies and receive acknowledgement from employees with just a click.

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Human Resources Advisor™

Your AI-Powered Assistant

Instantly access expert HR/payroll compliance support with your AI-powered assistant. Simplify complex compliance tasks, stay ahead of regulations, and make informed decisions with ease. Powered by over 25 years of data and expertise, HRA covers employment and labour standards, industrial relations, health and safety, income tax, accessibility, human rights, pay equity, and more.

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Why First Reference?

First Reference is Canada's most trusted source of compliance information and news for businesses and non-profits.

Over 25 years of expertise and trusted by over 6,000 Canadian organizations.

Expert commentary written by Canadian lawyers and subject matter experts

Reliable, up-to-date compliance information and news on HR, payroll, IT and more

The most extensive compliance-based policy libraries and over 17,000 new articles and case commentaries

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Canadian Compliance Management Software for Businesses and Non-Profits

Staying compliant is a full-time job. It means adhering to all applicable law, regulations, and industry standards. The larger your organization and the more geographic regions you operate in, the more legal requirements you must comply with.

Canadian organizations rely on First Reference's compliance and management solutions to protect their operations and prevent missteps, non-compliance, increased fines, penalties, and potential lawsuits.

Get Compliant, Stay Compliant

Our customers have achieved company-wide compliance with our solutions. Now you can, too.

Get Started with First Reference

1

Book a discovery call

We’ll provide a personalized consultation to discuss your compliance challenges and needs in HR, payroll, and internal controls.

2

Get a demo

Get to know our compliance and management solutions firsthand with a guided tour tailored to your business operations and needs.

3

Get compliant

Starting from your free trial, you’ll get the tools and advice you need to get—and stay—compliant.