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Stay on top of HR compliance without the manual legwork

Compliance Watchtower tracks legal updates worldwide and helps you act before risks become costly.

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Companies around the world grow with Remote

Keeping compliant across multiple countries is complicated

Employment laws shift often, and crucial HR requirements can differ widely by jurisdiction. Examples include:

Minimum wage

Often updated annually, and occasionally more frequently

Overtime pay

Thresholds, multipliers and exemptions vary between locations

Leave entitlements

Sick, holiday and parental leave rules change regularly

Work-from-home allowances

Tax and labour standards are still shifting in many markets

Violations of employment law cost businesses over $5 billion every year

Non-compliance carries a heavy price, with frequent penalties, settlements and enforcement actions around the world.

See how straightforward HR compliance can be

Compliance Watchtower consolidates employment changes in a single dashboard so you can stay ahead and have peace of mind.

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"Keeping up with developments across five countries is tough. Compliance Watchtower presents information clearly and concisely. It's one of the best compliance tools I've used in a long time."

Richie Allen | Head of HR Transformation at Netrio

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90+ hours of manual monitoring saved for customers

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95% of updates filtered out, so you get the 5% that matters

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40+ updates per quarter in the USA alone

Gain clarity, direction and peace of mind

Compliance Watchtower clarifies what's changing, explains the impact, and outlines the next steps.

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View upcoming compliance changes

Compliance Watchtower gathers everything in one place, offering an organised view of upcoming legal changes across countries so you can track what's most relevant to your organisation.

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Understand how changes affect your company

When a legal requirement changes, you'll receive proactive alerts and clear, actionable guidance on what it means for you.

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Turn insights into action

The dashboard provides a concise view of upcoming risks so you can see what immediate actions are required.

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Plan your expansion with confidence

Search local laws, regulations and compliance requirements to make proactive decisions about your future workforce footprint.

Comprehensive coverage

Remote Watchtower gives you confidence that your business can handle the complexities of HR and employment law compliance accurately and easily, wherever your team is based.

Wage and hour laws

Health and safety regulations

Equality and anti-discrimination

Employee leave entitlements

Contract and employment terms

Benefits and pensions

Immigration and right to work

Collective bargaining and industrial relations

Flexible working regulations

Looking for more hands-on support?

Remote EOR simplifies hiring, paying and managing international employees while keeping your business compliant. We continually monitor local employment laws and proactively implement any required changes on your behalf.

We’ll take care of updates and keep you informed whenever things change. That reduces stress, gives you peace of mind, and frees up time to grow your business.

Learn more about Remote EOR
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Feedback from our customers

Join customers who trust Remote to transform their business.

Semrush

“We see Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. The expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our processes and created more opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”

Maria Shkaruppa
Maria ShkaruppaSenior Global Mobility and Remote Hiring Manager
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Fountain

“If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only eliminates that financial strain but also takes the operational burden off our plate, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”

Luke McKinlay
Luke McKinlayVP of Finance
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Reverse Tech

“Our payroll runs monthly, twice monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has visibility of everything from a single platform. Remote made that possible.”

Marisol Jiménez
Marisol JiménezHead of People
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HomeProject

“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. I’d need to employ 5 or 6 people full time to keep on top of compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has definitely been a time and money saver for us.”

Erik Sveen
Erik SveenFounder and CEO
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Semrush

“We see Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. The expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our processes and created more opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”

Maria Shkaruppa
Maria ShkaruppaSenior Global Mobility and Remote Hiring Manager
Read customer story
Fountain

“If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only eliminates that financial strain but also takes the operational burden off our plate, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”

Luke McKinlay
Luke McKinlayVP of Finance
Read customer story
Reverse Tech

“Our payroll runs monthly, twice monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has visibility of everything from a single platform. Remote made that possible.”

Marisol Jiménez
Marisol JiménezHead of People
Read customer story
HomeProject

“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. I’d need to employ 5 or 6 people full time to keep on top of compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has definitely been a time and money saver for us.”

Erik Sveen
Erik SveenFounder and CEO
Read customer story
Semrush

“We see Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. The expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our processes and created more opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”

Maria Shkaruppa
Maria ShkaruppaSenior Global Mobility and Remote Hiring Manager
Read customer story
Fountain

“If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only eliminates that financial strain but also takes the operational burden off our plate, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”

Luke McKinlay
Luke McKinlayVP of Finance
Read customer story
Reverse Tech

“Our payroll runs monthly, twice monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has visibility of everything from a single platform. Remote made that possible.”

Marisol Jiménez
Marisol JiménezHead of People
Read customer story
HomeProject

“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. I’d need to employ 5 or 6 people full time to keep on top of compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has definitely been a time and money saver for us.”

Erik Sveen
Erik SveenFounder and CEO
Read customer story

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Compliance Watchtower supports businesses operating across multiple countries that use our Employer of Record, Payroll, and HRIS products. The platform delivers comprehensive HR compliance and employment law coverage — from legal changes and salary updates to shifts in benefits — tailored to each location's specific legal requirements.

HR compliance means making sure an organisation follows the full set of laws, regulations and guidelines that govern how employees should be treated at work. This covers many areas, including hiring practices, workplace safety, wage and hour laws, anti-discrimination measures and data protection.

The aim of HR compliance is to provide a safe and fair workplace for everyone while shielding the organisation from legal risk and liability. Companies need to stay up to date with legal requirements at the federal, state and local levels, and put policies and procedures in place so those standards are met consistently across the organisation.

Effective HR compliance requires regular audits, accurate record-keeping and updates to policies and processes as laws evolve. It's an ongoing activity that needs continual attention to adapt to new legislation and shifting best practice in human resources management.

By prioritising HR compliance, organisations reduce their exposure to fines, penalties and lawsuits, and foster a positive culture that attracts and retains top talent.

Employment law is the area of law that sets out the rights and obligations between employers and people who work. It covers a broad set of topics, including but not limited to, anti-

A compliance issue can occur when an organisation fails to follow the legal statutes, regulations, standards or ethical practices that apply to its operations.

This might include breaches of employment laws, violations of data protection rules, or not meeting payroll reporting obligations.

Compliance failures can lead to legal penalties, financial loss, reputational harm and can damage employee morale and customer trust.

Dealing with these problems quickly and effectively is essential to protect the integrity and success of a business.

Compliance Watchtower alerts cover a broad set of employment law changes, including mandatory salary increases, updates to leave entitlements, changes to work hours and shifts in health and safety regulations. Our aim is to include all HR and employment law areas that could affect your global workforce.

We convert complex HR and legal changes into simple, actionable next steps. We don't just tell you what's changed — we explain how it affects your operations and what you need to do to stay compliant, making the compliance process easier.

We use advanced technology and a team of legal experts to monitor and analyse employment laws in real time across the countries where Remote operates. That lets us send fast alerts and updates straight to your dashboard so you stay ahead on compliance.

Remote supplies compliance updates and recommendations for information only and does not provide legal advice. If you use Remote HRIS and need a deeper explanation, we recommend you consult a legal or HR professional for guidance tailored to your needs.

If you are a Remote customer using our Employer of Record (EOR) or Payroll service, you can speak with our dedicated legal experts for extra guidance. Our team is ready to assist you with personalised support to ensure your questions are fully answered.

Compliance Watchtower is included in Remote HRIS, our product designed to help companies consolidate HR processes for employees around the world.

Customers can also access Compliance Watchtower updates for countries where they employ staff using Remote's EOR or Payroll services.

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