AllWork Employment Compliance at a Glance

At AllWork, we help businesses manage employment compliance across the U.S. and Canada as a trusted Employer of Record (EOR). Our approach covers 27 steps in the talent lifecycle—from pre-hire to onboarding, management, offboarding, and rehiring—so you can grow your business with confidence, knowing your workforce is fully supported and protected.

Why compliance matters

Freelance and independent work is becoming a much larger share of the U.S. labor market. In fact, nearly 12 million American workers now identify as independent contractors, up over 12% in six years. This growth means more companies are relying on flexible talent, but it also increases the risk of misclassification. Even a small oversight in classification can trigger back pay, penalties, and legal disputes.

Key highlights

Pre-hire compliance
We handle agreements, background checks (when required), and classification reviews before someone starts work. In Ontario, under Bill 149 (effective March 2024), employers face increased enforcement and penalties if workers are misclassified—even during trial periods or mass layoffs. These changes are a reminder that compliance rules aren’t static—they evolve quickly, and employers must keep pace.

Streamlined onboarding
We provide remote I-9 verification in the U.S., clear employee agreements, tailored handbooks, and required harassment training. In Canada, recent changes to the Canada Labour Code (Bill 69, June 2024) strengthen protections against misclassification, particularly for federally regulated employers. These rules require employers to clearly define employment relationships from day one.

Ongoing talent management
Our platform delivers real-time alerts for overtime, breaks, and other compliance matters. The impact of getting this right is clear: In fiscal year 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage & Hour Division recovered over $273 million in back wages and damages for approximately 152,000 workers, averaging about $1,333 per worker.

Benefits & legal compliance
We manage PTO accruals, workers’ compensation, leave requests, benefits enrollment, and pension compliance across provinces and states. Ontario’s Working for Workers Six Act (2024) also introduced tougher OHS penalties, with corporate fines of up to C$500,000 for repeat violations. Laws like this demonstrate that governments are willing to increase financial consequences to ensure employers follow the rules.

End-of-assignment & rehire
We enforce final pay rules in the U.S. and notice period laws in Canada, in addition to reviewing rehire eligibility to avoid repeated compliance issues. This helps organizations avoid costly errors that can happen when employment records are incomplete or outdated.

Risk management
We offer fast HR support for ethics or legal issues and work with employment law specialists. As of 2025, 13 U.S. states have implemented pay transparency laws, meaning employers in those states must include salary ranges in job postings. This is part of a broader trend toward transparency and employee rights that companies can’t afford to ignore.

The bottom line

Employment compliance protects your business, your people, and your reputation. With AllWork as your EOR, you have one trusted partner for U.S. and Canadian requirements, backed by clear processes, experienced HR support, and up-to-date legal guidance. We keep compliance manageable, so you can keep your focus on growth.

To learn more about how AllWork protects your workforce and your business, go here for an exclusive, comprehensive compliance overview summary.