Overview:In today's competitive climate, companies must operate within the confines of a heavily-regulated environment. Given the fact that many HR departments are both understaffed and overworked, being proactive by purchasing liability insurance is good however, being preemptive is even better. You likely have dozens of HR policies and procedures covering everything from recruiting and hiring to termination and final paychecks. Problem is, new laws and regulations may have rendered many of them illegal - and you might never know. As a professional, you are faced with the challenge of finding legal pitfalls in your current HR policies and practices… before an aggressive attorney or a Labor Department investigator does! HR audits are a vital part of a comprehensive strategy to help avoid those areas of concern that may need immediate attention, identify gaps in practices, and help achieve and maintain a world-class competitiveness in key HR practice areas.Why should you attend: How is your HR Department doing? How do you know? Noncompliance problems can be, and frequently are, the basis for significant financial risk. Answer these questions:Would your company pass an I-9 Audit?Do you provide the correct COBRA information at the right time?Do you understand records retention requirements for the various aspects of the function?Do you know what candidate information you must focus on retaining?How are FLSA policies applied and documented?Do you provide the appropriate employee access to employment laws?If you are having trouble answering these questions you are at risk for a legal liability. Why wait for a surprise visit from external players? Learn to be more clairvoyant and fix your problems now. Areas Covered in the Session:Removing the mystery & easing the frustration of HR AuditsThe power of an HR Audit, making the caseMost frequent compliance issuesThe process for conducting an auditKey HR areas to auditSix quick steps to a perfect audit