At The Fifth Work, we ensure your HR practices meet legal standards and protect your business. Our Compliance & Risk services are designed for startups and mid‑sized companies across the United States, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Germany, and New Zealand. We combine expert guidance and proactive strategies to keep you audit‑ready and minimize liability.

Labor Law Compliance

Stay on the right side of ever‑changing employment regulations. We audit your policies and procedures against local and international labor laws, then implement tailored solutions to ensure:

  • Adherence to minimum wage, overtime, and leave requirements
  • Proper classification of employees vs. contractors
  • Compliance with local hiring and termination protocols
  • Up‑to‑date employee handbooks reflecting regional legislation

Harassment Training

Build a respectful, inclusive workplace with comprehensive harassment prevention programs. Our interactive training blends real‑world scenarios and clear policies to achieve:

  • Awareness of harassment types and reporting mechanisms
  • Clear guidelines on acceptable workplace behavior
  • Manager workshops for handling complaints sensitively
  • Assessments and certification to demonstrate compliance

HR Risk Assessment

Identify and mitigate people‑related risks before they escalate. We conduct deep‑dive risk assessments that analyze your HR processes—recruitment, performance, data handling—and deliver:

  • Risk heat maps highlighting high‑impact areas
  • Detailed mitigation plans for process gaps
  • Board‑ready reports for leadership visibility
  • Ongoing monitoring frameworks to track risk over time

Data Protection

Protect employee data and comply with privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA. Our Data Protection services ensure your HR systems and processes safeguard personal information with:

  • Data mapping and classification of sensitive records
  • Secure storage, access controls, and encryption guidelines
  • Employee privacy policies and consent management
  • Incident response plans and breach notification protocols

Ready to safeguard your business and workforce? Partner with The Fifth Work—serving companies in the United States, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Germany, and New Zealand—to implement robust compliance and risk management solutions that keep you protected and proactive—Contact us today .