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The Essential Guide to HR Audits and Risk Mitigation

The Essential Guide to HR Audits and Risk Mitigation

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The Essential Guide to HR Audits and Risk Mitigation

This one thing can save you a lot!

These are just the risks related to legal compliance, there are lots more. 

 Legal Compliance: Without an HR audit, your company may unknowingly violate labor laws, exposing you to legal actions and financial penalties.

• Employee Classification: Incorrectly classifying employees as contractors can lead to legal challenges, requiring proper classification to avoid legal repercussions.

 Wage and Hour Issues: Unintentional errors in overtime calculations or failure to adhere to minimum wage laws can result in costly legal disputes and damage your company's reputation.

 Discrimination and Harassment: Inadequate policies and training may leave your company vulnerable to discrimination and harassment claims, emphasizing the need for a thorough HR audit.

 Documentation Compliance: Poor record-keeping practices can hinder your defense in legal disputes, making it crucial to ensure that all HR documents are complete and accurate.

 Termination Procedures: Incorrect termination procedures may lead to wrongful termination claims, reinforcing the importance of reviewing and updating your company's termination policies.

• Employee Handbook Compliance: Outdated or incomplete employee handbooks can create legal liabilities, necessitating an HR audit to ensure alignment with current laws and regulations.

• Leave Policies: Failure to comply with employee leave entitlements, such as family or medical leave, can result in legal challenges, highlighting the necessity of an HR audit.

• Workplace Safety: Inadequate safety measures may expose your company to legal action in the event of workplace accidents, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive HR audit.

• Unfair Labor Practices: Ignoring or neglecting fair labor practices can lead to unionization efforts and legal consequences, underscoring the need for an HR audit to identify and rectify any potential issues.

The Essential Guide to HR Audits and Risk Mitigation

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AF Consulting in Hermanus specialises in human resources, recruitment, labour relations and training in the workplace. Human Resources Consultant, Arina Fyfer, is available to personally assist you in a focused recruitment process when hiring employees. AF Consulting’s HR service packages are tail...

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