โš ๏ธ Avoid $10,000+ in Penalties

The 100-Point HR Compliance Audit Checklist

Don't wait for a DOL audit to discover compliance gaps. Use this comprehensive checklist to ensure your HR practices meet federal and state requirementsโ€”before it costs you.

100+
Checkpoints
12
Compliance Areas
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โš ๏ธ The Cost of Non-Compliance

$50,000
Average FMLA violation fine
$2,014
Per missing I-9 form
$13,455
Average OSHA penalty

One missed compliance requirement can cost more than your entire HR software budget.

What's Covered in the Checklist

1. I-9 Employment Eligibility

High Risk
  • Forms completed within 3 days
  • Section 2 documentation verified
  • Proper retention schedule (3 years or 1 year after termination)

2. FLSA Wage & Hour Compliance

High Risk
  • Exempt vs non-exempt classifications
  • Overtime calculations
  • Minimum wage compliance

3. FMLA Leave Management

High Risk
  • Employee eligibility tracking
  • Notice requirements (poster + employee handbook)
  • Designation and certification processes

4. ADA Accommodations

Medium Risk
  • Interactive process documentation
  • Reasonable accommodation requests
  • Medical inquiry compliance

5. EEO-1 Reporting

Medium Risk
  • Annual submission deadlines
  • Employee classification accuracy
  • Data collection methods

6. OSHA Safety Standards

High Risk
  • Required workplace postings
  • Injury/illness recordkeeping (Form 300)
  • Annual summary posting (Form 300A)

7. Poster & Notice Requirements

Low Risk
  • Federal required postings
  • State-specific postings
  • Remote employee notices

8. Personnel File Management

Medium Risk
  • Proper file separation (personnel/medical/I-9)
  • Retention schedules
  • Access and confidentiality protocols

Plus 4 more sections: Background Checks, State-Specific Requirements, Handbook Compliance, and Benefits Administration.

Download Your Compliance Checklist

Get the complete 100-point checklist as a printable PDF. Use it for quarterly audits or prepare for DOL inspections.

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2,100+ companies using this checklist

"Required reading for every HR team. We found 7 compliance gaps we didn't know existed."
โ€” Jessica R., HR Manager

๐ŸŽ Bonus Included:

  • โœ“ State-by-state compliance quick guide
  • โœ“ Audit preparation timeline
  • โœ“ Compliance calendar (key deadlines)

Who Should Use This Checklist?

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New HR Managers

First time handling compliance? Start here.

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Pre-Audit Prep

DOL audit notice? Use this to find gaps fast.

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Quarterly Reviews

Stay compliant year-round with regular checks.