View upcoming compliance changes
Compliance Watchtower brings everything into one place - giving you an organised view of upcoming legal changes across countries so you can monitor what's most important to your organisation.
Navigate HR compliance without the manual work
Compliance Watchtower monitors legal developments worldwide and prompts you to act before a risk becomes a cost.
Global companies grow with Remote
Staying compliant across countries is complex
Employment law is subject to frequent change, and core HR obligations often vary considerably between jurisdictions. These include:
Minimum wage
Typically updated once a year, sometimes more
Overtime pay
Different thresholds, multipliers, and exemptions apply across locations
Leave entitlements
Sick, holiday, and parental leave rules evolve regularly
Work-from-home allowances
Tax and labour standards continue to shift in many markets
Labour law violations cost businesses over $5 billion per year
Non-compliance carries substantial costs, with frequent fines, settlements, and enforcement actions worldwide.
"Having to stay ahead of what's going on in five different countries is challenging. The information in Compliance Watchtower is succinct and easily digestible. It's probably one of the best compliance tools I have seen and used in quite a while."
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 are filtered out, leaving the 5% that matters
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40+ updates each quarter in the USA alone
Get clarity, action, and peace of mind
Compliance Watchtower explains upcoming changes, outlines their implications, and recommends the next steps.
Understand how changes affect your company
Whenever a legal requirement changes, you'll get proactive notifications along with clear, actionable insights on how it impacts you.
Turn insights into action
In the dashboard, you'll find a simple view of upcoming risks, helping you understand what immediate impact is needed.
Plan your expansion with confidence
Search for local laws, regulations, and compliance requirements so you can make proactive decisions about your future workforce footprint.
Comprehensive coverage
Remote Watchtower enables your business to navigate complex HR and employment law compliance with clarity and precision, 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, helping your business stay compliant. We continually review local employment legislation and proactively implement any necessary changes on your behalf.
Remote will take care of all updates and keep you informed whenever anything changes. You’ll have less stress, greater peace of mind, and more time to focus on growing your business.
A note from our customers
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“Remote has become a leading, trusted partner in this sector. Their specialist assistance with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has rationalised our internal procedures and created fresh opportunities for international growth and success.”
“Had we been required to manage and co-ordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial burden but also lifts the operational load from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on growing the business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Each month, twice a month and on an hourly basis we run payroll in a variety of currencies across the globe, and our finance manager has a consolidated view within a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“We collaborate with over 460 contractors worldwide. Managing compliance, administration and payroll internally would have meant taking on five to six full-time staff. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
“Remote has become a leading, trusted partner in this sector. Their specialist assistance with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has rationalised our internal procedures and created fresh opportunities for international growth and success.”
“Had we been required to manage and co-ordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial burden but also lifts the operational load from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on growing the business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Each month, twice a month and on an hourly basis we run payroll in a variety of currencies across the globe, and our finance manager has a consolidated view within a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“We collaborate with over 460 contractors worldwide. Managing compliance, administration and payroll internally would have meant taking on five to six full-time staff. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
“Remote has become a leading, trusted partner in this sector. Their specialist assistance with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has rationalised our internal procedures and created fresh opportunities for international growth and success.”
“Had we been required to manage and co-ordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial burden but also lifts the operational load from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on growing the business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Each month, twice a month and on an hourly basis we run payroll in a variety of currencies across the globe, and our finance manager has a consolidated view within a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“We collaborate with over 460 contractors worldwide. Managing compliance, administration and payroll internally would have meant taking on five to six full-time staff. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
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- Pay for what you use: simple, predictable costs
- Built for global teams: grows with your business
Frequently asked questions
Yes, Compliance Watchtower is designed to support businesses operating across multiple countries using Remote's Employer of Record and Payroll products. The platform delivers comprehensive HR compliance and employment-law coverage, including legal changes, salary adjustments, and 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 shape how employees are treated at work. That covers many areas, including hiring practices, workplace safety, wage and hour rules, anti-discrimination protections, and data protection.
The aim of HR compliance is to foster a safe, fair workplace while protecting the organisation from legal exposure and liabilities. Companies need to keep up with legal requirements at national, regional, and local levels, and put in place policies and procedures that consistently meet those standards across the organisation.
Effective HR compliance requires regular audits, accurate record-keeping, and timely updates to policies and procedures as laws evolve. It's an ongoing process that demands continual attention and adjustment to respond to new legislation and changing HR best practices.
Prioritising HR compliance helps organisations avoid fines, penalties, and litigation, while also building a positive culture that attracts and retains top talent.
Employment law covers the legal rights and obligations between employers and people who carry out work. It addresses many topics, including, but not limited to, anti- discrimination protections, labour relations, and minimum wage requirements. Employment law aims to secure fair treatment at work, encourage safe working conditions, and set out the rights and responsibilities of both employers and employees.
A compliance issue can occur when an organisation fails to comply with legal statutes, regulations, standards, or ethical practices relevant to its operations.
Examples include breaches of employment law, violations of data-protection rules, or failures to meet payroll reporting obligations.
Compliance failures may result in legal penalties, financial loss, reputational harm, and reduced employee morale and customer trust.
Tackling such issues quickly and effectively is essential to preserve a businesss integrity and prospects.
Compliance Watchtower notifies you of a broad spectrum of employment-law changes, such as mandatory salary increases, alterations to leave entitlements, changes to working hours, and updates to health and safety regulations. It is designed to address the HR and employment-law areas most likely to affect your global workforce.
Compliance Watchtower converts complex HR and legal updates into clear, actionable steps. It not only tells you what has changed, but also explains the operational impact and the actions you should take to stay compliant, simplifying the overall process.
Remote combines advanced technology with legal specialists to continuously monitor and analyse employment law in real time across the countries where Remote operates. That enables fast alerts and dashboard updates, helping you keep on top of compliance.
Remote supplies compliance updates and recommendations for informational purposes only and does not provide legal advice. If you need a more detailed interpretation while using Remote, we recommend you seek guidance from a qualified legal or HR professional tailored to your circumstances.
If you are a customer of Remote using our Employer of Record (EOR) or Payroll service, you can speak with our dedicated legal experts for further guidance and clarification. The team can provide personalised support to ensure your questions are fully answered.
Compliance Watchtower is included as part of Remote's Global HR Services, a product that helps companies centralise HR processes for employees worldwide.
Customers can also access Compliance Watchtower updates for countries where they employ people through Remote's EOR or Payroll services.