See upcoming compliance changes
Compliance Watchtower centralises information, giving you an organised overview of legal changes across countries so you can track what matters most to your organisation.
Navigate HR compliance without manual work
Compliance Watchtower tracks legal changes worldwide and prompts action before risk turns into cost.
Global firms scale with Remote
Staying compliant across countries can be complex
Employment laws shift often, and essential HR obligations differ widely between jurisdictions. These include:
Minimum wage
Typically updated once a year, occasionally more
Overtime pay
Thresholds, multipliers, and exemptions vary between locations
Leave entitlements
Rules for sick, holiday, and parental leave change regularly
Work-from-home allowances
Tax and labour standards continue to shift across many markets
Breaches of employment law expose businesses to losses exceeding $5 billion per year
Non-compliance carries a heavy cost, with recurring 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 saved in manual monitoring 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 regulatory changes, their implications, and the steps you should take.
See how changes affect your company
Whenever a legal requirement changes, you will receive proactive notifications and clear, actionable guidance on what it means for you.
Put insights into action
In the dashboard, you will see a concise display of forthcoming risks, so you can identify the immediate actions required.
Plan your expansion confidently
Search local laws, regulations, and compliance requirements to help you make proactive decisions about your future workforce footprint.
Comprehensive coverage
Remote Watchtower gives you the confidence that your organisation manages HR and employment law compliance accurately and efficiently, 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 help?
Remote EOR simplifies hiring, payroll, and management of international employees, and helps your business operate in line with local employment requirements. Remote continuously monitors local employment law and implements any necessary changes on your behalf.
Remote will manage all updates and keep you informed whenever anything changes. This reduces stress, increases peace of mind, and frees up time to focus on growing your business.
A note from our customers
Join customers who rely on Remote to transform their businesses.
“We regard Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. Thanks to the expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations, our workflows have become more efficient and we have seen increased 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 removes that financial strain but also relieves us of operational tasks, enabling us to focus on expanding our business with confidence and greater efficiency.”
“Our payroll runs monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has complete visibility on one platform. This is achievable with Remote.”
“Across the world we engage 460+ Contractors. To oversee compliance, administration and payroll properly, I’d otherwise need five or six full time staff. Remote has unquestionably cut both our time and cost burdens.”
“We regard Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. Thanks to the expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations, our workflows have become more efficient and we have seen increased 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 removes that financial strain but also relieves us of operational tasks, enabling us to focus on expanding our business with confidence and greater efficiency.”
“Our payroll runs monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has complete visibility on one platform. This is achievable with Remote.”
“Across the world we engage 460+ Contractors. To oversee compliance, administration and payroll properly, I’d otherwise need five or six full time staff. Remote has unquestionably cut both our time and cost burdens.”
“We regard Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. Thanks to the expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations, our workflows have become more efficient and we have seen increased 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 removes that financial strain but also relieves us of operational tasks, enabling us to focus on expanding our business with confidence and greater efficiency.”
“Our payroll runs monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has complete visibility on one platform. This is achievable with Remote.”
“Across the world we engage 460+ Contractors. To oversee compliance, administration and payroll properly, I’d otherwise need five or six full time staff. Remote has unquestionably cut both our time and cost burdens.”
Transparent pricing, no guesswork
- No hidden fees: just clear, upfront pricing
- Pay for what you use: simple, predictable costs
- Designed for global teams: scales with your business
Frequently asked questions
Yes, Compliance Watchtower is built to support companies operating across multiple countries via our Employer of Record, and Payroll products. The platform delivers end-to-end HR compliance and employment law coverage, including legal updates, salary changes, and benefit adjustments, all tailored to each location's legal requirements.
HR compliance means ensuring an organisation follows the full set of laws, regulations, and guidance that govern how employees should be treated at work. It covers many areas, including hiring practices, workplace safety, wage and hour rules, anti-discrimination protections, and data protection.
The objective of HR compliance is to sustain a safe and fair workplace for all employees while minimising the organisation’s exposure to legal risk and liability. Companies must keep up with legal requirements at national, regional, and local levels, and implement policies and procedures that consistently meet those standards.
Effective HR compliance requires routine audits, accurate record-keeping, and updates to policies as laws evolve. It is a continuous process that needs ongoing attention to reflect new legislation and evolving HR best practices.
By prioritising HR compliance, organisations reduce the risk of fines, penalties, and litigation, and build a positive culture that helps attract and retain top talent.
Employment law covers the legal rights and obligations between employers and the people who perform work. It addresses a broad set of topics, including but not limited to, anti- discrimination protections, labour relations, and minimum wage requirements. Employment law aims to ensure fair treatment at work, promote safe working conditions, and set out the responsibilities and entitlements of both employers and workers.
A compliance issue arises when an organisation fails to comply with legal statutes, regulations, standards, or accepted 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 fines, financial loss, reputational harm, and can undermine employee morale and customer trust.
Responding to such issues quickly and effectively is important to preserve a business’s integrity and long-term success.
Compliance Watchtower issues alerts on a broad set of employment law changes, including mandatory salary increases, updates to leave entitlements, adjustments to working hours, and changes to health and safety regulations. It aims to cover HR and employment law matters that may affect your global workforce.
Remote translates complex HR and legal changes into clear, actionable steps. Remote not only tells you what has changed, but also explains how those changes affect your operations and what you should do to stay compliant, making the process easier to follow.
Remote combines advanced technology with a team of legal specialists to monitor and analyse employment law in real time across the countries where Remote operates. This approach delivers timely alerts and updates to your dashboard so you can act promptly to maintain compliance.
Remote provides compliance updates and recommendations for informational purposes and is not legal advice. If you are using Remote and need more in-depth explanation, then we recommend you consult a legal or HR professional for guidance tailored to your specific needs.
If you are a customer of Remote using our Employer of Record (EOR) or Payroll service, you can engage our dedicated legal experts for further clarification and guidance. The team can provide personalised support to ensure your questions are fully addressed.
Compliance Watchtower is included in Remote's Global HR Services, the product that helps companies centralise HR processes for employees across the globe.
Customers can also access Compliance Watchtower updates for the countries where they use Remote's Employer of Record (EOR) or Payroll services.