HR Compliance: What You Need to Know

If you have not had a complete HR Compliance review, we suggest it.  In the meantime, employers need to be aware of changes that have taken place in state and federal laws:

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Handbook Changes to Review

  • Paid Leave

  • Drug and Alcohol policies

  • Telework policies

  • Temporary policies

  • Workplace harassment

Review Your Employment Application

  • Does it contain the appropriate disclaimers and disclosures?

  • Check your application for prohibited inquiries

o   Salary history

o   Ban the Box

o   Fair chance legislation

Other Things to Note

  • The minimum wage increased in 26 states.

  • Have you hired more people, changing your requirements?

  • Have you added a government contract, triggering additional requirements?

You already know that staying in compliance is essential to the success of your business. However, keeping up with all the changes can be a challenge. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a tool to check your entire HR risk and ensure your business is protected? Our HR MRI tool has you covered!

Do you need help creating your small business’s HR policies, or updating the ones you already have? Drop us a line today!

Employment Law, Strategy, ComplianceJacquelyn Gernaeyhr complianceComment