Compliance audits are an important exercise in most organizations. A non-compliance event can cost organizations up to $4 million in revenue.  HR Compliance audits are not bullet-proof solutions to ensuring compliance for HR teams. However, they reduce the risk of ... Read More

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is an important federal law that can become complicated to navigate, as it contains many provisions that must be followed to ensure compliance. Having a solid way to establish FMLA eligibility for employees ... Read More

The human resources department can be one of the most expensive departments within an organization. Not because of workplace technology or recruitment costs, but because of mistakes and compliance issues. According to data, mistakes made by the HR team can ... Read More

Human resources must investigate employee complaints in the workplace. Complaints can arise for many reasons, including workplace bullying, gossip, intimidation, stealing, and other concerns. An employee may make a complaint if they lose out on a promotion they felt should ... Read More

Unfortunately, workplace harassment is fairly prevalent throughout many organizations across the U.S. In 2020 alone, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission investigated over 67,000 charges of workplace discrimination and harassment. Most complaints are related to retaliation, closely followed by disability, ... Read More

Congress proposes significant change to the FMLA. Make sure your HR team is up-to-date. Request a demo of VirgilHR's compliance software today! ... Read More

Paying overtime is a requirement most employers tend to overlook. However, this legal mistake can be costly. Data shows that violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) have recently increased, with claims reaching more than $220 million in back ... Read More

Employees cherish their time off. According to research, employees rate paid vacation as the second-most-important benefit from an employer, after healthcare.  However, offering leave involves more than giving your employees some time off. Leave management is a crucial process that ... Read More

Technological advancements are changing not just how we live but also how we work. According to data, in 2020, 64% of corporations were using mobile HR solutions. Six years ago, the data pointed to only 14%. The rise in technology ... Read More

Growing companies rely on their Human Resources teams to hire and retain valuable employees, but their day-to-day tasks often encompass many more projects and responsibilities. Educating your HR team on labor and employment compliance is important, but how can you ... Read More

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, working remotely was something of an anomaly. Few people had full-time remote positions. Fast forward to 2023, and 27% of new job postings are for remote workers. The rise of remote work introduces compliance challenges for ... Read More

Compliance in HR is non-negotiable. Your team risks paying hefty fines and suffering a bad reputation due to poor compliance management. Still, it’s a tricky area for HR teams to navigate. According to data, businesses have been heavily investing in ... Read More