Records and documentation
- Confirm every employee has a complete personnel file
- Check I-9 forms are retained for the required period
- Verify medical and personnel records are stored separately
- Test that retention and disposal schedules are followed
Hiring and classification
- Review job descriptions against what people actually do
- Check employee versus contractor classification
- Test exempt and non-exempt decisions against duties
- Confirm background check and reference practice is consistent
Policies and handbook
- Confirm the handbook reflects current law and practice
- Check every employee has acknowledged the latest version
- Review leave, accommodation and anti-harassment policies
- Verify the complaint and investigation process is documented
Pay and benefits
- Reconcile pay rates against approved salary bands
- Check overtime is calculated and recorded correctly
- Review benefit eligibility and enrolment records
- Confirm required notices and postings are current
Make the audit repeatable: run it as a checklist, keep policies in date with expert review cycles, and evidence completion through analytics and reporting.
