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The 2026 Small Business HR Compliance Checklist
15 critical HR compliance items every US small business must have in place. Free. Instant access.
What's Inside the Checklist
1Legal Foundation
- Employee Handbook is written and signed by all employees
- At-Will Employment statement is documented
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy is in place
- Anti-Harassment & Anti-Discrimination policy is documented
2Hiring & Onboarding
- I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification is completed for every hire
- W-4 Federal Tax Withholding form is on file
- New hire orientation process is documented
- Job descriptions exist for all roles
3Compensation & Leave
- Pay practices comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Overtime policies are clearly documented
- PTO and sick leave policies are written and communicated
- FMLA eligibility and process is documented (if 50+ employees)
4Performance & Discipline
- Performance review process is documented
- Progressive discipline process is in writing
- Termination checklist and process is documented
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