🚨Is Your HR Department Legally Compliant?

[Fit Small Business]( Expert Insights on HR July 24, 2024 Our Expert’s Topic for the Week: Is Your HR Department Legally Compliant? Human resources is more than just people management; it is making sure your small business remains legally compliant. For example, during the hiring process, you must ensure you have all the proper tax and legal documents filled out and filed with both federal and state governments. It is also wise to ensure your contracts, templates, and forms are compliant as well. Keep reading to learn examples, laws, and best practices of HR compliance, as well as HR software that keeps you on track. - Jennifer Soper, Robie Ann Ferrer & Genevieve Que   Stay Current   - Stay up-to-date on all tax and HR compliance matters through the end of the year with our [2024 HR Compliance Calendar](. Here are the articles covered in today's edition. - [HR Compliance: Examples, Laws, & Best Practices (+ Checklist)]( - [Hiring Laws: Rules to Follow While Growing Your Team]( - [Ban the Box Law: An Ultimate Guide for Small Businesses](   [HR Compliance: Examples, Laws, & Best Practices (+ Checklist)]( [HR Compliance: Examples, Laws, & Best Practices (+ Checklist)]( HR compliance ensures your company adheres to all employment laws and regulations—from hiring and onboarding new employees to administering their benefits and ending the employment relationship. Small businesses are uniquely susceptible to compliance violations because they often lack the oversight necessary to notice and correct issues. To ensure you are remaining compliant in all areas of HR, download our free HR compliance checklist.   [Hiring Laws: Rules to Follow While Growing Your Team]( [Hiring Laws: Rules to Follow While Growing Your Team]( Understanding and adhering to employment laws is not just a legal requirement but a critical part of ethically running a business. As labor laws evolve, staying updated with all the changes is important to remain compliant. Read our guide to know the key federal and state laws to follow when hiring employees.   [Ban the Box Law: An Ultimate Guide for Small Businesses]( [Ban the Box Law: An Ultimate Guide for Small Businesses]( There are employment and hiring laws you need to follow through the hiring and employment process to ensure compliance. If you’re a new employer or are hiring your first employee in an area with a ban the box law, then you and your HR team need to prepare. Based on Your Latest Reads   [How to Calculate Vacation Accruals (+ Free PTO Calculator)]( Small businesses that offer PTO must calculate accruals appropriately to avoid penalties. Use our free PTO calculator to help. [Free Excel Test for Interviewing Candidates]( An Excel test for interview candidates can show a person’s proficiency in using Excel. To assess candidates, download our free Excel test. [How to Do Payroll in Excel: 7 Simple Steps (Plus Step by Step Video and Free Template)]( Doing payroll in Excel is best for businesses paying 10 or fewer employees and operating in states without complex labor and tax laws.   Latest in HR   [9 Best HR Software for Small Businesses]( The best software for HR helps your small business stay compliant and can handle a multitude of tasks, from hiring and payroll to benefits and performance management. Many have all-in-one systems, while some provide additional professional employer organization (PEO) services for those needing expert help handling day-to-day HR tasks.   [6 Best Recruiting Software]( Recruiting software helps you advertise for jobs, screen resumes, evaluate candidates, and track applicants through the hiring process. If you’re looking for suitable options, check out our guide where we explore the key features each provider offers, including their pros/cons and pricing.   [5 Best Free HR Software for Small Businesses]( The best free HR software not only automates day-to-day HR tasks but also provides online solutions for managing basic HR processes. Most free HR programs include tools for storing worker data and tracking staff attendance, while others allow you to pay employees and conduct performance reviews. Some providers may also limit the number of employees or locations you can have if you use their free HR tools. More FSB Resources   More Than A Newsletter   Written by Jennifer Soper, Robie Ann Ferrer, & Genevieve Que About Fit Small Business HR Newsletter: Providing you with newsworthy tips, tricks, and informational deep dives on all HR and Payroll topics relevant to small business owners. Delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. [Sign up today]( Visit the [Subscription Center]( to get other free newsletters, manage your account settings or to be removed from Fit Small Business communications. 0[Unsubscribe](