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.
Stay on top of HR compliance without the manual legwork
Compliance Watchtower keeps track of legal changes worldwide and lets you respond before risks become costly.
Companies around the world grow with Remote
Maintaining compliance across countries is complex
Employment laws shift often, and critical HR obligations differ widely between jurisdictions. These include:
Minimum wage
Usually updated annually, and occasionally more often
Overtime pay
Thresholds, multipliers and exemptions vary by location
Leave entitlements
Sick, annual and parental leave rules change regularly
Work-from-home allowances
Tax and labour standards continue to shift in many markets
See how straightforward HR compliance can be
Within a single dashboard, Compliance Watchtower helps you anticipate employment changes so you can be confident.
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90+ hours saved on manual monitoring for customers
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95% of updates are filtered out, leaving the 5% that matter to you
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40+ updates per quarter in the USA alone
Gain clarity, direction and peace of mind
Compliance Watchtower explains what's changing, why it matters and the next steps to take.
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.
Turn insights into action
The dashboard provides a concise view of upcoming risks so you can see what immediate actions are required.
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 navigate HR and employment law complexity 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 work authorisation
Collective bargaining and industrial relations
Flexible working regulations
Need more hands-on support?
Remote EOR simplifies hiring, paying and managing international employees while keeping your business fully compliant. We continuously monitor local labour laws and proactively implement any necessary changes for you.
We'll take care of updates and notify you whenever something changes. That reduces stress, gives you greater peace of mind and frees up time to grow your business.
A word from our customers
Join customers who rely on Remote to transform their business.
“Remote has become a trusted and market-leading partner for us. Their specialist support with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our workflows and unlocked additional opportunities for global growth and success.”
“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.”
“Payroll is processed monthly, twice a month and hourly across several currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has complete oversight from a single platform. Remote makes this possible.”
“HomeProject works with more than 460 Contractors worldwide. To manage compliance, administration and payroll in-house I’d have to hire five or six people full time. Remote has genuinely saved us both time and money.”
“Remote has become a trusted and market-leading partner for us. Their specialist support with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our workflows and unlocked additional opportunities for global growth and success.”
“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.”
“Payroll is processed monthly, twice a month and hourly across several currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has complete oversight from a single platform. Remote makes this possible.”
“HomeProject works with more than 460 Contractors worldwide. To manage compliance, administration and payroll in-house I’d have to hire five or six people full time. Remote has genuinely saved us both time and money.”
“Remote has become a trusted and market-leading partner for us. Their specialist support with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our workflows and unlocked additional opportunities for global growth and success.”
“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.”
“Payroll is processed monthly, twice a month and hourly across several currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has complete oversight from a single platform. Remote makes this possible.”
“HomeProject works with more than 460 Contractors worldwide. To manage compliance, administration and payroll in-house I’d have to hire five or six people full time. Remote has genuinely saved us both time and money.”
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 is making sure an organisation follows the full set of laws, regulations and guidelines that govern how employees should be treated in the workplace. This covers many areas, such as hiring practices, workplace safety, wage and hour rules, anti-discrimination measures, and data protection.
HR compliance aims to establish a safe, fair workplace for everyone and shield the organisation from legal risks and liabilities. Organisations need to keep up with legal requirements at national, state and local levels, and put in place policies and procedures to meet those standards consistently.
Effective HR compliance requires regular audits, accurate record-keeping and updates to policies and procedures as laws evolve. It's an ongoing process that demands continual attention and adjustment to new legislation and changing HR best practice.
By prioritising HR compliance, organisations protect themselves from fines, penalties and lawsuits — and foster a positive company culture that attracts and retains top talent.
Employment law is a broad area of law that governs the rights and duties between employers and people who perform work. It encompasses a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to, anti- discrimination protections, labour relations and minimum wage requirements. Employment law aims to ensure fair and equitable treatment at work, promote safe working conditions and provide clear guidance for employers and employees about their responsibilities and entitlements.
A compliance issue can occur when an organisation fails to follow the legal statutes, regulations, standards or ethical practices relevant to its operations.
This might include breaches of labour laws, violations of data protection rules or failure to meet payroll reporting obligations.
Compliance problems can cause legal penalties, financial loss, reputational harm and can harm employee morale and customer trust.
Addressing these matters quickly and effectively is essential to protect a business's integrity and success.
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 informational purposes only and does not provide legal advice. If you use Remote HRIS and need a deeper explanation, we recommend consulting a legal or HR professional for advice tailored to your situation.
If you are a customer of Remote through our Employer of Record (EOR) or Payroll service, you can consult our dedicated legal experts for further guidance and clarification. Our team is ready to provide personalised support to answer your questions fully.
Compliance Watchtower is included in Remote HRIS, our product built to help companies centralise HR processes for employees worldwide.
Customers can also access Compliance Watchtower updates for countries where they employ staff using Remote's EOR or Payroll services.