HR Compliance Engagement Form

HR COMPLIANCE ENGAGEMENT FORM

Parties and Contact Information

Corporation    LLC    Partnership    Sole Proprietorship    Nonprofit    Other

Engagement Scope

Effective Date: . The Consultant will provide professional HR compliance services limited to the compliance areas selected below and as further described in the Deliverables section. Services will be performed in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Employee Handbook review and drafting
I-9 and Form retention compliance
Wage & Hour audits and policy updates
ADA / FMLA policy assessment
Harassment and discrimination prevention
Recordkeeping and notice posting compliance
Workplace investigations and corrective action
Manager and employee compliance training
Other:

Fees, Billing, and Payment Terms

Retainer: $ . Hourly rate for additional services: $ per hour. Flat project fee (if applicable): $ .

Monthly    Milestone    Upon completion

Late payment interest: . Client is responsible for costs of collection, including reasonable attorney fees.

Term, Termination and Suspension

Term Start: . The engagement will continue for a period of months unless earlier terminated. Either party may terminate with days' prior written notice. Consultant may suspend services for nonpayment after providing five (5) business days' written notice.

Confidentiality and Data Protection

Consultant will maintain in confidence non-public information obtained from Client and will use such information only for performance of services under this engagement. Consultant shall implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to protect personal data and employee records against unauthorized access or disclosure. Client shall identify any special categories of sensitive personal data and provide necessary consents.

Client Responsibilities and Authorizations

Client will provide timely access to personnel, records, policies, payroll data, and facilities as reasonably required. Client affirms that it has authority to grant such access and will obtain any necessary consents from employees.

Client hereby authorizes Consultant and Consultant's agents to access employee personnel records and to initiate the following checks as required for completion of the engagement (check all that apply):

Criminal background checks
Drug screening
Motor vehicle records
Credit checks (where lawful)
I-9 / employment eligibility verification
Other:

Client confirms it will provide or obtain written consent from employees where required by law prior to Consultant initiating background checks. Consultant will comply with all applicable notice and consent requirements.

Representations, Warranty and Liability

Each party represents that it has full authority to enter this Agreement. Consultant's services are advisory and do not constitute legal advice. Client is solely responsible for final compliance decisions and implementation. Consultant's liability for any claim arising from this engagement shall be limited to the total fees paid to Consultant for the services giving rise to the claim. Neither party shall be liable for incidental or consequential damages.

Indemnification

Client agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Consultant from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of Client's failure to provide accurate information, to obtain required consents, or to implement Consultant's recommended actions.

Employment and Equal Opportunity Statements

At-Will Employment: Client acknowledges that Consultant's personnel are employed at-will by Consultant unless otherwise agreed in a separate employment agreement. Equal Opportunity: Consultant and Client shall comply with applicable equal employment opportunity laws and agree that hired personnel will not be discriminated against on a protected basis.

Representative Employment History

Provide the two most recent employers for the primary Client contact or person responsible for this engagement.

Education

Professional References

Provide three professional references familiar with the primary contact's work.

Acknowledgements and Certifications

I certify that all information provided in this Engagement Form is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I authorize Consultant to contact the references and prior employers listed above and to perform background checks as authorized in this form. I understand that Consultant's recommendations are advisory and that final compliance decisions and implementation are the responsibility of Client.

I certify that all information provided is true and complete and that I have authority to enter into this engagement on behalf of Client.

I acknowledge the At-Will Employment and Equal Opportunity statements above.

Additional Provisions

Governing Law: This engagement shall be governed by the laws of the state agreed by the parties. Any modification of this engagement must be in writing and signed by both parties. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.

Entire Agreement: This Engagement Form, together with any attachments or statements of work signed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter herein.

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