Organizing Routine HR Compliance Training

A lot of HR functions tend to be overworked and/or understaffed. Non-compliance, as you should know, can result in reputational and financial consequences for your company. Organizing routine HR compliance programs should be adopted as a key aspect of a company’s overall strategy in order to prevent any legal or financial liabilities. Routine HR compliance audits will…

Hire the Right Talent

For your HR compliance officer to be able to properly perform their job and ensure that all employees are educated about compliance regulations, it’s essential that you hire the right people to fill your HR department. HR responsibilities like compensation, employee benefits, legal requirements, and talent management all require an HR professional who is dedicated…

Educate and Train

Another major responsibility of your HR compliance officer is to educate employees about all regulatory and legal requirements that can affect your organization. Since HR compliance laws are constantly changing and updating, it’s essential that your HR compliance officer stay well versed in employment law and any updates to compliance regulations.

What are some HR compliance best practices?

Document your employee lifecycle When it comes to employee documents, create an inventory of your collection points, processes, and any locations where documents could be stored, considering the risks and pain points along the way. This is the first step in completing an HR compliance risk assessment. Then dig one level deeper by auditing your…

Commonly applicable laws for HR compliance

Local and state laws can vary, but federal legislation applies to almost every company operating in the United States. The federal workplace laws and organizations that HR departments deal with most frequently include the following: HR also needs to understand and comply with local and state laws. The Mexican food chain Chipotle is one example…