Comprehensive HR Legal Advice & Employment Law Compliance Solutions
Expert HR Compliance to Help Your Business Grow
HR Legal Advice & Employment Law Compliance Services
At MEA, we offer comprehensive compliance in HR and employment law services designed to support your organization’s success. Our expert team is equipped to handle a wide range of HR legal compliance responsibilities. Whether you need guidance on regulatory requirements, support navigating employee relations situations, or strategic HR support, MEA provides tailored solutions to meet your unique needs. Trust us to deliver the expertise you need to effectively manage your workforce and achieve your organizational goals.
What is Compliance in HR?
HR compliance refers to an employer’s responsibility to understand, follow, and document adherence to the many laws, regulations, and standards that govern the workplace. It covers federal, state, and local requirements that dictate how organizations hire, pay, manage, and separate employees. Core areas of compliance in HR include wage and hour laws, anti-discrimination and harassment protections, workplace safety rules, leave entitlements, benefits administration, recordkeeping, and privacy obligations.
Effective HR compliance means more than simply knowing the rules—it requires putting systems and processes in place to ensure consistent application. This often includes creating compliant policies, training managers and employees, maintaining accurate records, monitoring legal changes, and responding appropriately to complaints or potential violations. HR professionals must also conduct regular audits to spot gaps or risks before they develop into legal issues.
Beyond legal risk mitigation, strong HR compliance supports a fair, transparent, and well-functioning workplace. It helps protect employees’ rights, provides clarity around expectations, and reinforces organizational integrity. For employers, maintaining compliance minimizes exposure to lawsuits, penalties, and reputational harm while creating a stable environment where employees can do their best work.
HR Compliance Issues
Most business owners do not have thorough knowledge of employment law compliance. Without oversight, requirements are overlooked and penalties can be placed on the employer.
For example, the United States has a federal minimum wage, but many states have their own minimum wage laws. If an employee is paid in accordance with the federal law when the state minimum wage is higher, the company is in violation.
Companies need a dedicated professional in charge of HR compliance. This is where a human resource compliance officer comes in. However, employers in need of HR legal advice or HR compliance assistance have the much more flexible option of outsourcing.
Services to Drive Your Business Forward
Our HR and legal compliance services are designed to support and streamline your operations so you can focus on what you do best. From expert HR support to legal compliance and training, we offer tailored solutions to address your organization’s unique needs.
HR OUTSOURCING SERVICES
Fractional HR
Expert HR management and strategic oversight tailored to your specific needs.
Payroll Outsourcing
Experienced HCMT professionals stand ready to offload all or a portion of your payroll functions.
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
Efficient and scalable talent acquisition solutions.
Interim HR
Temporary HR support and leadership right when you need it; for as long as you need it.
HR CONSULTING SERVICES
Employee Engagement Surveys
Comprehensive surveys to measure and enhance employee engagement.
HR Audits
Detailed HR audits to ensure compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness.
HR Projects
Specialized support to accomplish your HR goals.
Compensation Consulting
Expert guidance and data to help you optimize your compensation strategy.
HCM and Payroll Software Consulting
Strategic guidance to help you optimize your HCM Technology.
RECRUITING SERVICES
Retained Search
Expert recruiting management to find the candidates you need.
Supplemental Staffing
Flexible supplemental staffing options to address your immediate people needs.
Candidate Sourcing
Help identifying quality candidates for a wide range of positions.
Pre-Employment Screening
Strengthen your hiring process with thorough pre-employment screening.
EMPLOYMENT LAW AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES
Employee Handbooks
Clear and comprehensive handbooks to set workplace expectations.
Affirmative Action Plans
Support in developing and implementing impactful affirmative action plans for diversity and inclusion.
Workplace Investigations
Support in conducting thorough investigations and addressing workplace issues impartially.
Compliance Training
Comprehensive compliance training programs to best equip your team.
Anti-Harassment Training
Anti-harassment training designed to promote a respectful work environment.
What Our Clients Are Saying
“Megger Valley Forge has had a long business partnership with MEA. One added value Megger receives is employee recruiting services. For more than five years, MEA has assisted Megger with employee searches across a variety of different disciplines: Human Resources, Customer Service, Manufacturing, and Engineering. In all cases MEA has provided transparent, upfront services, pricing and thorough execution of the search, candidate screening, resumes, and as-needed meeting coordination. Megger has been very pleased with the recruiting services provided by MEA and plans to continue utilizing MEA in this capacity in the future.”
—Thomas L, General Manager,
Electrical equipment manufacturer in Southeastern PA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How to Improve Human Resources Compliance?
HR Compliance Laws
Legal compliance in HR is connected to a number of federal and state laws. Some of these include:
- The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) dictates wages, overtime and recordkeeping, among other regulations.
- The Equal Pay Act of 1963 requires men and women to receive the same compensation for performing the same work.
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects workers from being discriminated against based on race, religion, sex, color or national origin.
- The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) establishes an employer responsibility to provide a safe and hazard-free workplace.
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects employees with a disability from being discriminated against and requires the employer, in some cases, to provide reasonable accommodation for known disabilities.
- The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) permits up to 12 weeks of job protection if an employee requires leave for their own serious health condition, for the birth of a child or to care for a family member with a serious health condition.
There are many more laws that dictate compliance for HR. Furthermore, the laws change regularly. An HR compliance specialist is essential for every business, and that is just what you get when you partner with MEA.
