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Open ROE File

An ROE or Record of Employment is a form that employers in Canada use to record details about an employee's work history. This file format is employed by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Canadian Payroll, and other related bodies to track employees' insurable earnings and hours. The ROE file extensions come in two formats; they can be either text files (.roe) or .xml format.

The Text ROE File Format

The Text ROE file format (.roe) is mainly used by the application called Paymate Clarity, a software designed to assist businesses in managing their payroll. This application is capable of exporting payroll information in an ROE formatted text file allowing businesses to easily compile and submit employee work histories. Further information about Paymate Clarity and its application can be found on the official website.

The XML ROE File Format

The other format to consider is the XML ROE file format. Employers can create ROE files in an .xml format through a number of HR software applications or directly through the Canada Revenue Agency's Record of Employment on the Web (ROE Web) service. The .xml ROE files can then be uploaded directly to the ROE Web for processing. This provides a convenient way to comply with requirements. To access this service, you can find the ROE web page here.

Opening ROE Files

There's a common misconception that you need to have a specific kind of software to open every different kind of file format. This is not the case with ROE files. For the text ROE file (.roe), you can simply use Notepad (Windows) or TextEdit (Mac) to open and view these files. You just need to right-click on the file, choose "Open with..." and select the text editing program of your choice. For .xml ROE files, you can use internet browsers such as Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or text editors like Notepad++ and Sublime Text. To properly decode the .xml format, you can refer to resources such as W3Schools' XML Tutorial.

ROE File Important Information

Regardless of the file's format, it is important to take note that the handling of ROE files require ensuring the accuracy of information and protecting sensitive data. Employers are responsible for providing accurate and complete information as these reports play a vital role in determining whether a person is eligible to receive employment insurance (EI) benefits. Furthermore, since these files contain employees' personal information, the appropriate data protection measures should be taken into concern. More information about handling such sensitive information can be found on the Official website of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

How Can I Open ROE File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open ROE file is to find a ROE file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ROE file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open ROE file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as ROE file opener then try to search online for "ROE viewer", "application to open ROE file" or "open ROE file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open ROE file

How Can I Open ROE File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a ROE file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ROE file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with ROE file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as ROE file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open ROE file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open ROE file then try to search for "ROE viewer", "application to open ROE file" or "read ROE file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read ROE file

How Can I Open ROE File on Android

If you downloaded a ROE file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded ROE file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "ROE".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "ROE viewer", "ROE file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open ROE File on iPhone or iPad

To open ROE File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the ROE file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "ROE". This way you can find apps which can open ROE files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "ROE viewer" or "ROE file" online in your favorite search engine.

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