HR Compliance Consulting
Federal, Florida, and county employment rules change every year, and most St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay small businesses find out they're behind the hard way. I review your policies, practices and records against the law that actually applies to a company of your size, then hand you ready-to-use fixes in priority order. Built for owners of 5 to 100 employee companies who want to stay compliant and out of court.
- employees
- 5–100
- typical review
- 2–3 wks
- on-site and remote
- Tampa Bay
You probably need this if…
Built for small businesses and other Tampa Bay employers of 5 to 100 people. HR for small businesses →
- 01
You've never had anyone check your pay practices, files or postings against the law.
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You crossed 15, 25 or 50 employees and aren't sure what changed.
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An employee, an auditor or a lawyer just asked for a document you don't have.
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You operate in Pinellas or Hillsborough and haven't heard of the county wage-theft ordinances.
Everything the law expects you to have.
Scope adjusts to your size and situation — this is the standard engagement.
- Full HR compliance review against federal, Florida and county law
- Wage-and-hour classification review (exempt, non-exempt, contractor)
- I-9, E-Verify and personnel file audit
- Required posters, notices and recordkeeping
- Written corrective action plan with priorities
- Annual check-in as the law changes
Four steps, about three weeks.
- 01
Discovery call
What you do, how many people you have, where they work, and what's already keeping you up at night.
- 02
Document review
I go through your handbook, pay records, personnel files, I-9s, postings and contractor agreements.
- 03
Findings and fixes
A written report: what's exposed, what it could cost, and exactly what to do about each item, in order.
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Implementation
I help you make the changes, from rewritten policies to reclassifications, and check back in a year.
“Sarah is a joy to work with — always responsive, helpful, and patient. Hiring SBW HR Consulting is one of the best small business decisions we've ever made.”
Which laws apply to a company my size?
It depends on headcount. FLSA wage-and-hour rules, I-9s, OSHA and Florida law apply from your first hire. Title VII and the ADA start at 15 employees, the ADEA at 20, Florida's E-Verify mandate at 25, and FMLA and ACA employer rules at 50. Pinellas and Hillsborough add county ordinances on top.
Do you handle Pinellas and Hillsborough county rules?
Yes. Both counties have wage-theft ordinances and human-rights ordinances that go beyond Florida law, and I build them into your policies and complaint process.
What happens after the review?
You get a prioritized plan, not just a list of problems. I help you implement it, starting with the items that carry the most risk, and I check in annually so it doesn't go stale.
Can you help if we've already had a complaint?
Yes. I help you respond, document properly, and fix the underlying issue. If it needs a lawyer, I'll say so and work alongside them.
How long does a compliance review take?
Typically two to three weeks from the first conversation to a written plan, depending on how many people you have and how organized the records are.
Often paired with this.
Want to know where you stand?
Call, or send a message — whichever is easier.