šŸ›”ļø HR Compliance Tool

HR Risk Assessment

Find out where your business may be exposed to HR risk. This quick assessment will highlight potential compliance gaps and help you understand what to fix first.

ā± Takes 2–3 minutes āœ“ Based on real HR audit criteria šŸ“‹ Used with 60+ companies
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Section 1Wage & Hour Risk
Q1
How do you track employee time?
Electronic timekeeping system
Manual tracking (Excel, paper, etc.)
Employees report hours by email
Q2
Do you have regular 1099 workers?
No, all W2
Yes, but no contractor agreement
Yes, they prefer it that way
Q3
Are meal and rest breaks consistently compliant?
30 uninterrupted minutes, properly timed
Yes
Sometimes / unsure
No
Section 2Documentation & Compliance
Q4
Do you have an up-to-date employee handbook?
Yes, updated within the last year
Yes, but outdated
No handbook
Q5
Are new hire documents complete and consistently used?
Yes, every new hire completes the required forms and we provide required notices
Our payroll company handles it
No / unsure
Q6
Do employees have clearly defined roles, pay structure, and expectations?
Yes, we review annually
Some do / some are outdated
No
Section 3Risk Triggers — Lawsuits
Q7
How are employee issues or complaints handled?
Documented with a clear process
Handled case-by-case
No formal process
Q8
Are performance or conduct issues documented?
Yes, consistently
Sometimes
Rarely or never
Q9
Are managers trained on how to handle HR situations?
Yes
Some training
No training
Section 4Safety & Compliance Systems
Q10
Do you have a formal safety program?
Yes, documented and active
Partial / outdated
No
Q11
Do you conduct regular HR and Payroll compliance audits?
Yes, annually
Occasionally
Never
Section 5Cost & Efficiency
Q12
Have you reviewed your HR/Payroll systems invoice in the past 12 months?
Yes
Not recently
No
Q13
Have you reviewed employee benefits costs in the past 12 months?
Yes
Not recently
No
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āš ļø Many California business owners don't realize they may have hidden exposure in areas like:
Employee documentation
Wage & hour compliance
Policies and handbooks
Hiring / termination processes
Leave laws
Manager training
Employee complaints or culture issues
āœ“ The good news: most problems are fixable when caught early.
šŸ“‹ What Happens Next
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We review your responsesOur team examines your assessment answers carefully.
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We identify key risk areas + opportunitiesWe pinpoint exactly where your business has compliance exposure.
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We send your personalized results / recommendationsYou'll receive a tailored summary with clear, actionable guidance.
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If it makes sense, we'll outline simple next stepsNo jargon — just clear priorities built for your business.
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