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What We Do

Employment laws are complex, constantly changing, and vary by state. One misstep can lead to costly fines, lawsuits, or damage to your reputation. We help businesses navigate federal and state HR regulations with confidence, building compliant systems, avoiding penalties, and protecting your organization from legal risk.

Whether you're creating your first employee handbook or preparing for an audit, we provide the expertise and hands-on support you need to stay protected without overwhelming your team.

Proactive Risk Management

We identify compliance gaps before they become costly problems, helping you stay ahead of audits and investigations.

Multi-State Expertise

Employing workers across state lines? We navigate the complexities of multi-state compliance so you don't have to.

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees or surprise charges. Clear, upfront pricing for every service from audits to handbooks to ongoing advisory.

Practical Implementation

We don't just advise. We build the systems, policies, and documentation you need to stay compliant long-term.

What we offer

We provide comprehensive compliance and risk management services designed to protect your business at every stage of growth.

From building your first employee handbook to navigating complex multi-state regulations, we offer the expertise and systems you need to stay compliant, avoid penalties, and focus on growing your business.

HR Compliance Audit

Get a comprehensive review of your HR practices to identify compliance gaps before they become costly problems. We'll assess your policies, documentation, and processes to ensure you're protected.

Service features

Investment:

Custom pricing based on company size and complexity. Most clients see ROI within the first year through avoided penalties and streamlined processes. Included in all retainer packages.

Ready to identify your risks?

Book a free 30-minute compliance assessment.

Build a customized employee handbook that clearly communicates your policies, protects your business legally, and sets clear expectations for your team.

Service features

Investment:

Pricing varies based on company size and policy complexity. A well-crafted handbook protects you from wrongful termination claims, discrimination lawsuits, and policy disputes. Often saving tens of thousands in legal fees. Included in Accelerate & Executive retainer packages.

Need a handbook that protects your business?

Get a custom quote today.

Navigate the complexities of employing workers across multiple states with confidence. Each state has different employment laws, wage requirements, and leave policies. We handle it all.

Service features

Investment:

Custom pricing based on number of states and employee count. Avoiding multi-state penalties (which can reach $10,000+ per violation) and ensuring seamless expansion pays for itself. Included in the Executive package or as an individual service.

Expanding to new states?

Let's make it seamless. Book a consultation.

Handle harassment, discrimination, and misconduct complaints with thorough, impartial investigations that protect your business and ensure fair treatment.

Service features

Investment:

Pricing varies based on case complexity. Proper investigations reduce legal exposure and can prevent costly lawsuits (average employment lawsuit costs $160,000 to defend). Our thorough process protects your business and demonstrates good-faith compliance efforts.

Facing a workplace complaint?

Get expert investigation support. Contact us today.

Avoid costly misclassification penalties with a thorough review of employee classifications from exempt vs. non-exempt, contractor vs. employee. Misclassification can result in back pay, penalties, and legal action.

Service features

Investment:

Pricing based on number of positions reviewed. Misclassification penalties can reach $5,000+ per employee, plus back wages and overtime. Our audit identifies risks before they become violations. Included in Accelerate & Executive packages.

Worried about misclassification?

Schedule a classification audit today.

Create or revise specific HR policies to reflect current laws and best practices. From remote work to PTO to harassment policies, we ensure your policies protect your business and communicate clearly to your team.

Service features

Investment:

Pricing varies by policy complexity. Clear, compliant policies reduce disputes, improve employee clarity, and protect you in legal situations. Policy bundles available for multiple updates. Included in Accelerate & Executive packages.

Need updated policies?

Get a custom quote for your specific needs.

Navigate high-risk terminations with confidence. We help you document properly, communicate clearly, and reduce legal exposure when separating employees.

Service features

Investment:

Custom pricing per termination or included in retainer packages. Wrongful termination lawsuits average $40,000-$200,000 in settlements. Proper documentation and process dramatically reduce your risk. Included in Accelerate & Executive packages.

Planning a termination?

Get expert support to reduce your legal risk.

Get expert guidance on federal, state, and local employment laws whenever you need it. We help you navigate complex regulations like FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and changing legislation with confidence.

Service features

Investment:

Included in all retainer packages for unlimited access. À la carte hourly rates available for project-based needs. Having an HR compliance expert on-call prevents costly mistakes and gives you peace of mind as laws change.

Need ongoing HR compliance support?

Explore our retainer packages.

Equip your management team with the knowledge and skills to handle HR situations compliantly. Reduce risk by training managers on harassment prevention, performance management, and proper documentation.

Service features

Investment:

Pricing varies based on group size and training depth. Trained managers reduce HR violations, improve documentation, and handle employee issues more effectively. You can prevent small problems from becoming costly lawsuits. Included in Accelerate and Executive packages.

Want to reduce HR risk through manager training?

Book a training session today.

Navigate complex federal and state leave laws with proper documentation, processes, and ADA accommodation guidance. Avoid costly violations and ensure employees receive the leave they're entitled to.

Service features

Investment:

Custom pricing based on company size and leave complexity. FMLA violations can cost $2,000+ per violation, and ADA lawsuits average $75,000 in settlements. Proper leave management protects your business and supports your employees. Included in Accelerate & Executive packages.

Need help navigating leave laws?

Get expert guidance today.

When you partner with us on a monthly retainer, you get ongoing access to core performance and development support without additional fees:

Want ongoing support instead of one-off fixes?
Explore our retainer packages.

Foundation Package

Build a strong HR foundation
$4,800 /Month
  • Dedicated HR partner for your business
  • Core compliance, policies, and documentation
  • Hiring and onboarding support for key roles
  • Manager guidance on day‑to‑day people issues
  • Monthly check‑ins and priority email support

Accelerate Package

Scale your people systems with confidence
$9,200 /Month
  • Everything in Foundation, plus:
  • Proactive workforce and org design support
  • Performance and development systems for managers and teams
  • Support with complex employee relations and investigations
  • Quarterly strategy sessions with leadership

Executive Package

Strategic HR for complex organizations
$16,500 /Month
  • Everything in Accelerate, plus:
  • Strategic HR advisory for executives and senior leaders
  • Change management support for major initiatives and restructures
  • Advanced analytics on people, risk, and turnover trends
  • Ongoing support for multi‑state or multi‑site operations

Let’s build performance and development systems that support your managers, grow your people, and move your business forward.