Don’t think your company is alone in struggling to meet a seemingly endless array of legal obligations to your workers, such as those governing leave entitlements, wage standards, break time, and scheduling requirements. Legal compliance remains a challenge for all employers.
Still, you are correct to be concerned about how compliance issues may affect your organization. Not only does legal compliance protect you from lawsuits and other penalties, but it keeps your employees happy and productive, resulting in increased productivity and an improved reputation for your company. Here are a few important steps employers should follow to ensure their obligations toward their employees are being met: