What Sets TSI Apart from “Cash” Agencies

When you’re hiring through a staffing agency, the true cost of “cheap” labor can come back to haunt you — especially if the agency pays workers under the table. At TSI, we take pride in doing things by the book, and that protects you, your business, and your reputation.

Here’s why clients are switching to TSI — and what sets us apart from “cash” agencies:

✅ 1. Full Compliance = Zero Risk for You

Agencies that pay workers in cash put your business at risk of:

• CRA audits and tax liability

• WSIB issues or denied claims

• Employment standards violations

• Legal trouble due to worker misclassification

At TSI, we ensure full payroll compliance with:

• Proper remittance of CPP, EI, and income tax

• Issuance of T4s and pay stubs

• Health & Safety training and documentation

• WSIB coverage and liability insurance

You’re protected from risk — and your workforce is protected by law.

🔒 2. Transparency You Can Trust

We provide:

• Clear contracts with no hidden fees

• Time-tracked invoices matched with worker logs

• Detailed records available on request

• Transparent onboarding process for every worker

You’ll never wonder who’s on-site, how they’re being paid, or what you’re paying for. Everything is documented and trackable.

🤝 3. Workers You Can Count On

“Cash” agencies often rely on unvetted or transient labor. At TSI, we:

• Personally interview and screen each worker

• Provide in-person orientation and safety training

• Offer job coaching, which improves attendance and reliability

• Maintain a roster of pre-qualified, ready-to-work candidates

We send workers who are job-ready, trained, and serious about working.

💼 4. Your Brand Is On the Line — Let’s Protect It

When you outsource staffing, your workers still represent your company. If they’re paid cash, mistreated, or under-trained, it reflects poorly on you, legally and publicly.

With TSI, you show clients, auditors, and partners that you:

• Operate ethically and legally

• Value worker rights and workplace safety

• Choose partners that reflect your standards

Reputation matters. We help you build and protect it.

💬 5. We’re Local, Responsive, and Human

Unlike “fast-and-loose” agencies that ghost you after filling a shift, we:

• Offer real-time support and an emergency line

• Have a local office you can visit anytime

• Proactively follow up on performance and satisfaction

• Work as your long-term staffing partner, not just a supplier

You’ll have a dedicated team that understands your business and adapts to your needs.

🏁 Final Word

One of our clients recently moved 140+ workers from a “cash” agency to Highzeal after discovering workers weren’t being paid correctly. It risked their compliance, morale, and reputation. Within weeks, they saw improved attendance, fewer disputes, and peace of mind.

At TSI, we’re committed to building your workforce — and your confidence — the right way.

Looking to make the switch? Contact our team today for a consultation, or stop by our office. We’d love to show you what ethical staffing really looks like.