With the complexity of statutes and regulations affecting the workplace, every employer can benefit from a periodic examination of its employment practices. An internal self-audit is a prudent way to measure compliance with federal and state laws. Noncompliance which is discovered internally, prior to investigation by a governmental agency such as the Equal Opportunity Commission or the Department of Labor and before complaints or lawsuits by employees, can be more readily corrected, often without additional costs, penalties or adverse publicity.
