The Human Resources department’s role in a company has vastly changed over the years from providing operational support and personnel tasks. The HR department now handles many different facets including hiring, payroll, training, employee relations and more. While handling all of this, trying to stay on top of changing policies can be challenging.

The laws surrounding many of the policies they handle change each year, and general counsel can help HR stay informed of the changes in a timely manner. By staying on top of compliance issues, the company can avoid costly issues related to issues such as discrimination, harassment, benefits and more.

InnovaCounsel works with HR departments to deal legally with hiring and terminations, harassment claims, policy manuals, training programs and more. They can make sure the company’s policies are concurrent with existing and new laws. InnovaCounsel works proactively, ensuring new changes are made when necessary.

While some HR departments might be hesitant to change, by embracing the guidance from in-house counsel, they can improve the company’s policies and prevent unnecessary law suits. Noncompliance of policies by HR departments can lead to penalties, lost profits, civil actions and more. A well-informed and proactive HR department will be more efficient and cost-effective for a company.