View upcoming compliance changes
Compliance Watchtower centralises everything — providing an organised view of forthcoming legal changes across countries so you can keep track of what's most important to your organisation.
Navigate HR compliance without manual work
Compliance Watchtower tracks legal developments worldwide and helps you act before risks turn into costs.
Global firms scale up with Remote
Remaining compliant across different countries is complex
Employment laws change often, and core HR obligations can differ greatly between jurisdictions. These include:
Minimum wage
Often updated annually, and sometimes more frequently
Overtime pay
Thresholds, multipliers and exemptions differ by location
Leave entitlements
Sick, holiday and parental leave rules change regularly
Work-from-home allowances
Tax and labour standards continue to change in many markets
See how straightforward HR compliance can be
From a single dashboard, Compliance Watchtower helps you keep ahead of employment changes, giving you peace of mind.
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Over 90 hours of manual monitoring saved for customers
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95% of updates are filtered out, leaving you with the 5% that matters
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More than 40 updates per quarter in the USA alone
Gain clarity, direction and peace of mind
Compliance Watchtower explains what's changing, what it means and what steps to take next.
Understand how changes affect your company
When a legal requirement changes, you'll receive proactive notifications plus clear, actionable guidance on how it affects you.
Turn insights into action
On the dashboard, you'll see a straightforward view of upcoming risks to help you identify the immediate actions required.
Plan your expansion with confidence
Search local laws, regulations and compliance requirements to make proactive decisions about your future workforce footprint.
Comprehensive coverage
With Remote Watchtower, you gain confidence that your business can navigate the complexities of HR and employment law compliance with ease and accuracy, 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 makes it easy to hire, pay and manage international employees while keeping your business fully compliant. We continually monitor local employment laws and proactively apply any necessary changes for you.
We’ll take care of all updates and keep you informed when anything changes. That means less stress, greater peace of mind and more time to focus on growing your business.
What our customers say
Join customers who rely on Remote to transform their business.
“We regard Remote as a trusted market leader in this field. Their specialist help with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our processes and unlocked further opportunities for growth and success across the world.”
“Had we needed to manage and co-ordinate everything internally, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also lifts the operational burden from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Payroll is handled monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across several different currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has full visibility on a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“Our organisation works with over 460 Contractors around the world. To manage compliance, administration and payroll we would have had to employ five or six people full time; Remote has clearly saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a trusted market leader in this field. Their specialist help with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our processes and unlocked further opportunities for growth and success across the world.”
“Had we needed to manage and co-ordinate everything internally, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also lifts the operational burden from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Payroll is handled monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across several different currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has full visibility on a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“Our organisation works with over 460 Contractors around the world. To manage compliance, administration and payroll we would have had to employ five or six people full time; Remote has clearly saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a trusted market leader in this field. Their specialist help with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our processes and unlocked further opportunities for growth and success across the world.”
“Had we needed to manage and co-ordinate everything internally, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also lifts the operational burden from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Payroll is handled monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across several different currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has full visibility on a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“Our organisation works with over 460 Contractors around the world. To manage compliance, administration and payroll we would have had to employ five or six people full time; Remote has clearly saved us both time and money.”
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Compliance Watchtower is built to support businesses operating across multiple countries that use our Employer of Record, Payroll and HRIS products. The platform offers comprehensive HR compliance and employment law coverage — including legal changes, salary adjustments and benefits variations — tailored to each location's specific legal requirements.
HR compliance is the process of ensuring an organisation follows the full range of regulations, laws and guidelines that dictate how employees are treated at work. It covers many areas including hiring practices, workplace safety, wage and hour laws, anti-discrimination measures and data protection.
The aim of HR compliance is to foster a safe and fair workplace for all employees while shielding the organisation from legal risks and liabilities. Companies must keep up to date with legal requirements at national, state and local levels and implement policies and procedures to ensure these standards are applied consistently across the organisation.
Effective HR compliance requires regular audits, accurate record keeping and updating policies and procedures as laws evolve. It's a dynamic task that needs continual attention and adjustment to respond to new legislation and changing best practice in human resources management.
By prioritising HR compliance, organisations protect themselves from fines, penalties and legal action — while building a positive company culture that attracts and retains top talent.
Employment law is the area of law that sets out rights and obligations between employers and those who perform work. It covers a wide array 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 and promote safe working conditions, while also giving guidance to employers and workers on their responsibilities and entitlements.
A compliance issue can occur when an organisation fails to comply with legal statutes, regulations, standards or ethical practices that apply to its operations.
This may include breaches of employment law, violations of data protection rules or failures to meet payroll reporting obligations.
Compliance issues can result in legal penalties, financial loss, reputational damage and can harm employee morale and customer trust.
Dealing with these issues promptly and effectively is essential to preserve a business's integrity and success.
Compliance Watchtower alerts cover a wide range of employment law changes, including but not limited to mandatory salary increases, alterations to leave entitlements, adjustments to working hours and shifts in health and safety regulations. Our aim is to include all HR and employment law aspects that could affect your global workforce.
We convert complex HR and legal changes into clear, actionable next steps. We don't just tell you what's changed; we give precise guidance on how those changes affect your operations and what you need to do to stay compliant, streamlining the compliance process.
We use advanced technology together with a team of legal experts to monitor and analyse employment laws in real time across every country where Remote operates. This enables us to send timely alerts and updates straight to your dashboard, ensuring you're always a step ahead in maintaining compliance.
Remote provides compliance updates and recommendations for information only and does not offer legal advice. If you use Remote HRIS and require a more detailed explanation, we recommend consulting a legal or HR professional for guidance suited to your particular circumstances.
If you are a customer of Remote through our Employer of Record (EOR) or Payroll service, you can consult our dedicated team of legal experts for extra guidance and clarification. Our team is available to provide personalised support to ensure your questions are fully answered.
Compliance Watchtower is included with Remote HRIS, our product created to help companies consolidate HR processes for employees worldwide.
Customers can also access Compliance Watchtower updates in countries where they employ staff by using Remote's EOR or Payroll services.