Last week the EEOC entered into a $1.5M settlement with a Colorado auto dealer, and then on Monday announced another $85,000 settlement with a dealership in Ohio. In both cases basic HR best practices and federal and state regulations were not followed. The question is why? Is it a lack of understanding of the regulations or an inability to implement sound HR process? With the plethora of HR software available it can’t be that the right tools aren’t accessible, so maybe HR is seen as a “nice to have” activity rather than a core function of the business. Given the fines, penalties and loss of reputation when regulations are not followed HR compliance isn’t something you do because you are want to- it’s a critical function of your business. Unless you want to be a sitting duck for an employment lawsuit, EEOC investigation or Wage and Hour violation put your HR compliance program in order now, you really can’t afford to wait.
Join the conversation- why would a businesses ignore HR best practices and HR compliance requirements?