2026 HR Compliance Checklist
Stay ahead of federal and state compliance requirements with this comprehensive checklist covering wage laws, workplace safety, anti-discrimination policies, and more.
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Federal Compliance
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) wage & hour requirements
- OSHA workplace safety standards and reporting
- ADA reasonable accommodation procedures
- FMLA leave tracking and documentation
- Title VII anti-discrimination compliance
- I-9 employment eligibility verification
State-Level Requirements
- State minimum wage and overtime laws
- Paid leave mandates (sick, family, voting)
- Pay transparency and equity reporting
- Harassment prevention training requirements
- Workers' compensation compliance
- State-specific posting requirements
Best Practices
- Annual policy review calendar
- Employee acknowledgment tracking
- Recordkeeping retention schedules
- Audit-ready documentation checklists
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