A Quick HR Compliance Checklist for Growing Teams

As a company grows past certain headcount thresholds, new federal, state, and local obligations kick in — often without an obvious trigger or notice. Below is a starting-point checklist we walk through with clients.

Handbook & Policy

• Employee handbook reviewed within the last 12 months
• Leave policies reflect current state requirements (FMLA, PFML, sick time)
• Anti-harassment policy meets state-mandated training requirements

Compliance

• ACA reporting thresholds and deadlines confirmed for your headcount
• I-9 forms complete and stored correctly for every active employee
• Multi-state wage and hour rules mapped if you have remote employees

People Operations

• Onboarding and offboarding procedures documented
• Job descriptions current for open and existing roles
• Performance review cadence defined (90-day and annual)

This list isn't exhaustive — every organization's risk profile is different. If you'd like a tailored review, schedule a consultation.