EMPLOYMENT AUDITS

SPSK’s employment audits assist employers in uncovering and eliminating problems and deficiencies, improving performance, and conforming to state and federal legal requirements.

The following provides an overview of how the audit is conducted and what types of issues are typically covered. Using this general framework, we customize each audit based on each individual client's specific needs and reporting requirements.

The Audit Process

Initial Consultation

We start by meeting with senior management and human resources staff to identify the scope of the audit both as to subject matter and likely sources of documents and information. At this meeting, we also will pinpoint specific concerns or requests and identify the best method for documenting and reporting on the audit.

The Audit

The assessment will start by conducting provide a comprehensive review of relevant employment practices, documents, policies and procedures. It also focuses on practices to be used in identifying areas for improvement and potential problems. A comprehensive report will be generated upon completion of the audit to the specifications requested in the initial consultation.

Tools and Methods

SPSK will speak with management and HR personnel to gather information for the assessment. A review of relevant handbooks, memos, procedure manuals, and employee files is performed. Finally, depending on the documentation requirements of the assessment, questionnaires may be used to assess management, HR, or employee knowledge on specific issues.

Issues Addressed in the Audit

The following is a summary of some of the issues covered in the audit:

• Employment Claims Review
• Program Administration
• Recordkeeping - also addressed within each topic
• Affirmative Action
• Corporate Governance and Business Ethics
• Written Policies and Procedures
• Equal Employment Complaint Procedures
• Hiring & Promotions
• Counseling
• Performance Reviews
• Terminations
• Training
• Leaves of Absence, including FMLA and State leave laws
• Wage & Hour, including compliance with the FLSA and State Wage and Hour requirements
• Privacy Issues
• Substance Abuse Testing

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