Fall into Compliance: Preparing Your Business Before Year-End

The last quarter of the year isn’t just about hitting sales goals — it’s also prime time to make sure your HR house is in order. This means preparing your business before year-end to ensure compliance.

At Lynn HR Consulting, Jannis and I know that small businesses don’t always have a compliance department watching the details. That’s why year-end is the perfect opportunity to pause and audit:

✅ Employee files — Are I-9s, training records, and medical files organized and up-to-date?

✅ Policies & handbooks — Do they reflect current laws in your state (especially if you operate in multiple states)?

✅ Wage & hour practices — Overtime, exempt vs. non-exempt, and timekeeping errors can cost big.

✅ Benefits renewals — Open enrollment prep is right around the corner.

By tightening compliance now, you avoid scrambling in December or risking penalties in 2026. Think of it like raking the leaves before winter hits — the prep work pays off later.

👉 Want help with a year-end HR audit? That’s one of our specialties at Lynn HR Consulting.

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Lynn HR Consulting is a female-owned and operated business that provides a wide variety of Human Resources and Payroll services at an affordable cost. We focus on helping small to midsize businesses thrive by creating great workplaces while also providing strategic projects and filling interim roles for larger corporations. Contact us today to learn how we can support your organization’s growth and success.