HR Compliance

An HR audit is vital for identifying and addressing compliance gaps before they become major liabilities. We audit an organization’s current HR practices, procedures, and policies to evaluate strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and then deliver actionable recommendations to the management team. We then assist with the implementation of those recommendations, if appropriate.

Ensure your organization is protected and compliant with our specialized file management and audit services, including I-9s and personnel files. We provide meticulous support to establish, organize, and maintain secure employee records, to streamline your HR operations and prepare you for any compliance review. Poorly managed file systems may create significant legal and financial risk, which is why our service includes comprehensive file audits, including critical I-9 compliance reviews, to identify and correct potential deficiencies before they lead to penalties. By partnering with us, you gain peace of mind knowing your files are accurate, confidential, and fully compliant with federal, state, and local regulations, allowing your team to focus on core business objectives.

All organizations are required to have the appropriate federal and state compliance notices posted in a common employee area (i.e., break room, cafeteria, etc.), within each of their facilities. Numerous agencies continuously update these notices, and it may be challenging to ensure all relevant and up-to-date information is appropriately displayed.

While we are not employment law attorneys, we have the expertise to advise organizations regarding Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and its Amendments (ADAAA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), to name a few. Proactive advice keeps your policies lawful and helps avoid costly litigation. We understand how they all interact and how they may impact an organization’s HR-related policies and procedures.

Clear, compliant policies are your best defense against employee disputes and regulatory penalties. We assist organizations with the development of new and/or the revision of current policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment-related laws. Examples include: vacation, sick, or other-related paid time off benefits, leave policies, drug testing, guidelines for rules of conduct, anti-harassment and discrimination policies, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), and computer and email usage policies, to name a few.

Employers who make an offer of employment to a candidate and make it contingent upon the successful completion of a background check are doing their due diligence when it comes to protecting their current employees and their business. New Focus HR offers background check services to include: National Federal Criminal History Searches, County Criminal Courthouse Searches, Driving History Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), Employment Credit Report, Verification of Previous Employment and Education Reports, to name a few. Help protect your organization and its assets today by contacting us to assist you with this important task.