From Offer to Onboarding: 6 HR Compliance Steps Most Employers Miss

Hiring your first or fifteenth employee? The steps you skip during hiring and onboarding can cost you later. Here’s what every business needs to do to stay compliant and protect their new hires.

What to Include:

1. Written Offer Letters with job title, pay, classification (exempt/non-exempt)

2. New Hire Paperwork: W-4, I-9, state tax forms, direct deposit

3. Required Labor Law Notices (digital + physical)

4. Signed Handbook Acknowledgement

5. Workplace Harassment Prevention Training (mandatory in several states)

6. Tech/Equipment Access Documentation

Create a repeatable onboarding checklist and store all signed documents in a secure, centralized system.

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