Payroll and bookkeeping for self-managed care in Ontario
See what's included in Upliv's payroll support for Ontario Direct Funding self-managers such as payroll runs, employer records, compliance, and clear reporting. It's care management software support for the admin-heavy parts of self-managing, built to reduce manual work and save you time. Built to keep the focus on living, not logistics, and bring peace of mind that the details are covered. You won't be stuck figuring it out alone when something changes.
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What is Upliv?
Upliv is care management software support for Ontario Direct Funding self-managers; bringing payroll, records, and reporting into one clear place.
Who is Upliv for?
People who self-manage their support and want independent living to feel lighter: less admin, fewer moving parts, and more control.
What does Upliv help with?
It saves time, reduces manual work, and helps you always know where you stand: what's submitted, approved, paid, and what still needs action.
What's included
A complete payroll and compliance toolkit built for Direct Funding self-managers.
Payroll processing
Run payroll with fewer manual steps, fewer errors, and less back-and-forth.
Attendant records and admin
Keep worker details organized without building your own tracking system.
Compliance management
Make compliance manageable (CRA, WSIB, ESA, ROE), with support when rules change.
Reporting and documentation
Know where you stand: what's submitted, what's approved, what's paid, and what needs action.
Budget tracking
Fewer surprises: see payroll spending against your allocation clearly.
Dedicated support
Real help when rules change or life changes because that's when you need it.
Payroll, handled
Payroll runs on your schedule with deductions and pay rules taken care of, making payday predictable. Payroll runs on your schedule, with the details handled and payday feeling predictable again.
- Bi-weekly payroll runs (or your preferred schedule)
- CPP, EI, and income tax calculations
- Overtime, vacation pay, and statutory holiday calculations
- Pay statements and payroll summaries
- Direct deposit setup and payment support
- A simple "approve hours → payroll runs" flow that's easy to repeat, even when you're tired
Worker details kept organized
Keep attendant information tidy and up to date, without having to build your own tracking system. Keep worker details tidy and consistent without spreadsheets that fall apart the second something changes.
- Maintaining organized employee records
- Tracking key employment details (role, pay rate, start dates, changes)
- Documentation support for program and employment requirements
- Guidance on common payroll situations (new hires, pay changes, missed shifts)
- One place to find what you need, when you need it especially on low-energy days
Compliance made manageable
Built around the real requirements that come with Direct Funding payroll
- Payroll compliance workflows and checks
- Required documentation and record retention support
- Ongoing support for compliance questions as they come up
- Guidance when rules or circumstances change
Reporting and documentation when you are ready
Clear summaries and records that keeps your payroll clear, trackable, and audit-ready.
- Quarterly summaries and payroll breakdowns
- Documentation support for CILT reporting needs
- Organized records for audit requests
- Exportable reports for tracking and review
Budget tracking
See payroll spend clearly against your allocation, with fewer surprises along the way. Less guessing, fewer surprises.
- Budget tracking against DF allocation limits
- Categorized expense summaries for payroll-related costs
- Clear visibility into payroll totals over time
- Flags or notes for anything that may need attention
- Confidence check built in: what's on track, what's drifting, what needs attention
Support when things change
Real help, especially when things change and you don't have the bandwidth to figure it out alone.
- Guidance for onboarding new attendants
- Support for pay changes, schedule changes, or role updates
- Help understanding payroll documentation and next steps
- Support during program reviews or audit preparation
Compliance areas covered
Remittances & compliance
WSIB, ROE and T4 preparation and filing.
Program reporting
Government program reports, budget tracking, audits, compliance.
CRA
CPP, EI, tax calculations, and payroll documentation support.
Upliv is an independent platform and is not affiliated with Direct Funding Ontario. We operate separately from Direct Funding Ontario and other organizations.
End-to-end payroll process
All the details handled in one place, in a process you can count on.
Payroll Operations
Compliance and Reporting
Payroll run scheduling and processing
Quarterly summaries and breakdowns
Calculations for overtime, vacation pay, and statutory holidays
Record organization and retention support
Pay statements and summaries
Documentation support for reviews and audits
Direct deposit and payment support
CRA and WSIB workflow support
Payroll Operations
Payroll run scheduling and processing
Calculations for overtime, vacation pay, and statutory holidays
Pay statements and summaries
Direct deposit and payment support
Compliance and Reporting
Quarterly summaries and breakdowns
Record organization and retention support
Documentation support for reviews and audits
CRA and WSIB workflow support
Is Upliv affiliated with Direct Funding Ontario?
No. Upliv is an independent platform and is not affiliated with Direct Funding Ontario.
What do I have to do each pay period?
Usually: approve hours and share any changes (new hire, rate change, time off). We keep the process repeatable.
I'm worried about mistakes. How does this reduce risk?
It helps by keeping payroll consistent and records complete, so you're not rebuilding everything under pressure.
Want to know exactly what payroll
support would look like for you?
Book a free demo to walk through your setup and get a clear,
practical rundown of what is included and what happens next.