See upcoming compliance changes
Compliance Watchtower consolidates all information in a single location, providing a structured overview of forthcoming legal changes across countries, so you can track what matters most to your organisation.
Navigate HR compliance without manual work
Compliance Watchtower tracks legal developments worldwide and helps you respond before a risk becomes a cost.
Global firms grow with Remote
Remaining compliant across countries is complex
Employment laws are updated often, and principal HR obligations can differ significantly by jurisdiction. These include:
Minimum wage
Typically reviewed once a year, sometimes more
Overtime pay
Thresholds, multipliers, and exemptions vary by location
Leave entitlements
Rules for sick, holiday, and parental leave change regularly
Work-from-home allowances
Tax and labour standards continue to change across many markets
Employment law breaches cost businesses over $5 billion per year
Non-compliance carries significant costs, from recurring fines, settlement payments, and enforcement actions across jurisdictions.
"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, so you see the 5% that matters
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40+ updates per quarter, USA only
Get clarity, action, reassurance
Compliance Watchtower clarifies regulatory changes, explains their consequences, and outlines the next steps you should take.
See how changes affect your company
When a legal requirement changes, Compliance Watchtower sends proactive alerts and clear, practical guidance explaining how the change affects you.
Put insights into action
The dashboard presents a concise view of upcoming risks, showing the immediate actions required.
Plan your expansion with confidence
Search local laws, regulations, and compliance obligations to make proactive decisions about your future workforce footprint.
Comprehensive coverage
Remote Watchtower provides the assurance that your business can navigate complex HR and employment law compliance with accuracy and clarity, wherever your team operates.
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
Seeking more hands-on support?
Remote EOR simplifies hiring, paying, and managing international employees, while keeping your business fully compliant. Remote continually monitors local employment laws and implements any required changes proactively on your behalf.
Remote will manage all updates and keep you informed whenever anything changes. That reduces stress, gives more peace of mind, and frees up time so you can concentrate on growing your business.
A word from our customers
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“We regard Remote as a prominent and dependable partner in this domain. Their specialist support in administering local payroll, ensuring tax compliance, and managing HR operations has rationalised our internal processes and enabled us to pursue greater opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”
“Had we been obliged to handle and co-ordinate every aspect internally, our costs would have exceeded $500,000 annually. Remote not only removes that fiscal pressure but also lifts the operational responsibility from us, enabling a focused expansion of our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Across the globe, we run payroll monthly, semi-monthly and hourly in multiple currencies, and our Finance Manager has comprehensive visibility within a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“We collaborate with 460+ Contractors worldwide. Otherwise, I would have to employ 5 or 6 full-time people to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a prominent and dependable partner in this domain. Their specialist support in administering local payroll, ensuring tax compliance, and managing HR operations has rationalised our internal processes and enabled us to pursue greater opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”
“Had we been obliged to handle and co-ordinate every aspect internally, our costs would have exceeded $500,000 annually. Remote not only removes that fiscal pressure but also lifts the operational responsibility from us, enabling a focused expansion of our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Across the globe, we run payroll monthly, semi-monthly and hourly in multiple currencies, and our Finance Manager has comprehensive visibility within a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“We collaborate with 460+ Contractors worldwide. Otherwise, I would have to employ 5 or 6 full-time people to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a prominent and dependable partner in this domain. Their specialist support in administering local payroll, ensuring tax compliance, and managing HR operations has rationalised our internal processes and enabled us to pursue greater opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”
“Had we been obliged to handle and co-ordinate every aspect internally, our costs would have exceeded $500,000 annually. Remote not only removes that fiscal pressure but also lifts the operational responsibility from us, enabling a focused expansion of our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Across the globe, we run payroll monthly, semi-monthly and hourly in multiple currencies, and our Finance Manager has comprehensive visibility within a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“We collaborate with 460+ Contractors worldwide. Otherwise, I would have to employ 5 or 6 full-time people to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
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 help businesses operating in multiple countries that use our Employer of Record and Payroll products. The platform delivers comprehensive HR compliance and employment-law coverage — tracking legal updates, salary changes, and benefits adjustments, and tailoring guidance to each location's specific legal requirements.
HR compliance means making sure an organisation follows the full set of laws, regulations, and guidance that govern how employees are treated at work. It covers areas such as hiring practices, workplace safety, working hours and pay, anti-discrimination protections, and data protection.
The aim of HR compliance is to secure a safe, fair environment for employees while reducing legal risk to the organisation. Companies need to keep up to date with national, state, and local legal requirements, and put in place policies and processes that help ensure consistent standards across the organisation.
Effective HR compliance requires regular audits, accurate record-keeping, and timely updates to policies and procedures as laws change. It is an ongoing process that needs continuous attention and adjustment to align with new legislation and evolving HR best practices.
By prioritising HR compliance, organisations reduce the risk of fines, penalties, and litigation, and foster a company culture that helps attract and retain top talent.
Employment law covers the legal rights and obligations between employers and people who perform work. It spans many topics, including but not limited to, anti- discrimination protections, labour relations, and minimum wage requirements. Employment law seeks to secure fair treatment at work, promote safe working conditions, and provide guidance for both employers and workers on their responsibilities and entitlements.
A compliance issue arises when an organisation fails to follow the legal statutes, regulations, standards, or ethical practices relevant to its operations.
Examples include breaches of employment laws, violations of data-protection rules, or failure to meet payroll reporting obligations.
Such issues may result in legal penalties, financial loss, reputational harm, and lower employee morale and customer trust.
Prompt and effective responses are critical to preserving a business's integrity and operational success.
Compliance Watchtower issues alerts for many types of employment-law changes, such as mandatory salary increases, changes to leave entitlements, adjustments to working hours, and updates to health and safety regulations. The aim is to cover HR and employment-law matters that may affect your global workforce.
Compliance Watchtower converts complex HR and legal changes into clear, actionable next steps. It not only highlights what has changed but explains how those changes affect your operations and the actions you should take to stay compliant, simplifying the overall process.
We combine advanced technology with legal specialists to monitor and analyse employment laws in real time across the countries where Remote operates. That enables timely alerts and updates sent to your dashboard, helping you stay informed about developments relevant to compliance.
Remote issues compliance updates and recommendations for informational purposes only and does not provide legal advice. If you use Remote and require a deeper explanation, consult a qualified legal or HR professional for guidance tailored to your circumstances.
If you are a Remote customer using our Employer of Record (EOR) or Payroll service, you can consult our dedicated legal experts for further guidance and clarification. The team can provide personalised support to ensure your questions are answered.
Compliance Watchtower is included in Remote's Global HR Services, a product that helps companies centralise HR processes for employees around the world.
Customers can also access Compliance Watchtower updates for countries where they have employees through Remote's EOR or use Remote's Payroll services.