HR Consulting & PEO Compliance Checklist [FREE PDF]

This HR consulting and Professional Employer Organization (PEO) compliance checklist ensures PEOs and HR consulting firms maintain compliance with ESAC accreditation, IRS Certified PEO (CPEO) requirements, and DOL co-employment obligations. Compliance officers use this to monitor multi-state employer compliance across client organizations.

  • Industry: Professional Services
  • Frequency: Quarterly
  • Estimated Time: 30-40 minutes
  • Role: PEO Compliance Officer / HR Consulting Director
  • Total Items: 8
  • Compliance: ESAC (Employer Services Assurance Corporation) accreditation, IRS CPEO certification requirements (26 USC 3511), DOL FLSA co-employer liability guidance, EPLI (Employment Practices Liability Insurance) requirements

Tax & Payroll Compliance

Verify payroll tax and CPEO compliance.

  • All client payroll taxes remitted timely?
  • CPEO bond/surety current and adequate per IRS requirements?
  • Workers compensation coverage in place for all client employees?
  • ESAC periodic reporting current?

Client Obligations

Verify co-employment obligations to client employees.

  • Employee benefits administered and ERISA obligations met?
  • Employee handbook current and compliant with applicable state laws for each client?
  • EEO-1 reporting obligations tracked and filed for qualifying clients?
  • HR consulting compliance notes

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Why Use This HR Consulting & PEO Compliance Checklist [FREE PDF]?

This hr consulting & peo compliance checklist [free pdf] helps professional services teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for peo compliance officer / hr consulting director professionals, this checklist covers 8 critical inspection points across 2 sections. Recommended frequency: quarterly.

Ensures compliance with ESAC (Employer Services Assurance Corporation) accreditation, IRS CPEO certification requirements (26 USC 3511), DOL FLSA co-employer liability guidance, EPLI (Employment Practices Liability Insurance) requirements. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the HR Consulting & PEO Compliance Checklist [FREE PDF] cover?

This checklist covers 8 inspection items across 2 sections: Tax & Payroll Compliance, Client Obligations. It is designed for professional services operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed quarterly. Each completion takes approximately 30-40 minutes.

Who should use this HR Consulting & PEO Compliance Checklist [FREE PDF]?

This checklist is designed for PEO Compliance Officer / HR Consulting Director professionals in the professional services industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.

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