A systematic review of HR policies, practices, and records to identify legal or regulatory exposure.
HR compliance audits review wage-and-hour practices, classification accuracy (exempt/non-exempt, employee/contractor), I-9 forms, FMLA administration, EEO/AAP if applicable, harassment training documentation, leave administration, and policy documentation.
Quality PEOs include some form of compliance audit as part of their service — typically annual reviews flagging areas of risk before they become liabilities.
A systematic review of HR policies, practices, and records to identify legal or regulatory exposure.
HR compliance audits review wage-and-hour practices, classification accuracy (exempt/non-exempt, employee/contractor), I-9 forms, FMLA administration, EEO/AAP if applicable, harassment training documentation, leave administration, and policy document
Most PEO buying decisions touch several related concepts at once. HR compliance audit typically comes up alongside the other terms in this category. Closely related terms include Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification), Worker classification.
This is one entry from our PEO glossary covering payroll, benefits, workers comp, HR compliance, and PEO mechanics. Browse all terms.
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