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When it comes to HR compliance, one misstep or oversight could subject your company to fines, audits, or have a negative impact on the company’s reputation.

Renee Arazie OutSolve Your Year: Build a Yearly HR Compliance Roadmap

This article is part of an ongoing legal series designed to provide insight and practical guidance on current and emerging workplace compliance issues. These insights shared by lawyers are based on their interpretation of existing regulations and proposed changes, and intended for informational purposes, not to be regarded as legal advice.

OutSolve Legal Series: Top 4 HR Compliance Trends to Watch in 2026

Staying ahead of compliance changes can feel like a race against time for anyone in HR. Policies change and reporting requirements expand, making your inbox full of “urgent” updates from regulators. The good news? Being proactive can save you from “putting out fires” and potential fines. 

Let’s jump right into the specifics. Here are five compliance priorities that HR teams need to focus on today. 

Here's What You'll Learn

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HR faces similar challenges every January, whether it’s a sudden rush of deadlines, new regulations to understand, updating labor law posters, or completing follow-up actions from the previous year.   

OutSolve File Smarter, Not Harder: Start the Year with OutSolve

HR compliance mistakes are one of the biggest and most avoidable drains on your budget. A single error—whether a missing Form I-9, an outdated poster, or a misstep in pay transparency—can lead to fines, lawsuits, reputational damage, or even lost contracts. Enforcement agencies are stepping up audits across industries, and penalties are higher than ever. 

Beth Montgomery HR Compliance Mistakes Are Expensive: Here’s How OutSolve Keeps You Covered

During times of sweeping change to federal laws, and with new state laws being enacted, it's more important than ever for HR professionals to ensure they have all their responsibilities clearly mapped out.  

Vickie LeNormand HR Compliance Checklist: What Every HR Pro Needs to Know

Ensuring your business stays compliant with federal and state regulations is essential for all HR professionals. Missing a filing deadline or form submission can be costly both financially and reputationally to your company.  

Beth Montgomery New Year, New Deadlines: 2026 HR Compliance Calendar

You stepped into your new HR role ready to make an impact. But instead of a smooth onboarding, you found a pile of human resource problems no one warned you about: missing I-9s, outdated job descriptions, inconsistent compensation structures and practices, zero documentation for veterans programs, and no clear record of outreach efforts. 

John Piatt, SHRM-SCP HR Compliance Nightmares: Fixing The Inherited Messes You Didn't Create

It’s that time of year for new goals, new budgets, and new opportunities to strengthen your organization. The beginning of the year is an ideal time to take a step back, evaluate compliance needs, and assess your HR processes. One of the smartest moves you can make during this planning season? Partnering with an HR compliance consultant. 

Alanna Lee HR Compliance Consulting: Maximize Efficiency in the New Year

The regulatory pressures on human resources are intensifying. Between shifting federal mandates, evolving pay transparency laws, and rising scrutiny of workforce practices, compliance has become a strategic risk for even the most seasoned HR leaders. 

OutSolve HR Compliance Consulting Firms: What to Look for