View upcoming compliance changes
Compliance Watchtower consolidates updates into a single place, giving you an organised overview of upcoming legal changes across countries so you can keep track of what matters most to your organisation.
Steer HR compliance without manual effort
Compliance Watchtower keeps track of legal updates around the world and helps you respond before a risk becomes a cost.
Global firms grow with Remote
Keeping compliant across multiple countries is complex
Employment laws shift regularly, and vital HR requirements differ markedly across jurisdictions. These include:
Minimum wage
Usually updated once a year, sometimes more
Overtime pay
Thresholds, multipliers, and exemptions vary by location
Leave entitlements
Sick, holiday, and parental leave rules change regularly
Work-from-home allowances
Tax and labour standards keep shifting across many markets
Breaches of employment law cost businesses over $5 billion per year
Non-compliance carries high costs worldwide, including recurring penalties, settlements, and enforcement actions.
"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 our customers
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95% of updates are filtered out, so you see the 5% that matters
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In the USA alone, there are 40+ updates per quarter
Gain clarity, act, and peace of mind
Compliance Watchtower explains what's changing, why it matters, and the next steps to take.
See how changes affect your company
When a legal requirement changes, you'll receive proactive notifications plus clear, actionable guidance on how it affects you.
Put insights into action
The dashboard provides a straightforward view of upcoming risks, showing what immediate action is 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 the confidence that your business can manage 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
Need extra hands-on support?
Remote EOR simplifies hiring, paying, and managing employees overseas, while helping your business stay compliant. Remote monitors local employment laws continuously and proactively implements any required changes on your behalf.
We take care of updates and keep you informed when rules change. That reduces stress, increases peace of mind, and gives you more time to focus on growing your business.
Organisations across the globe maintain compliance with Remote.
Join customers who rely on Remote to transform their businesses.
“We regard Remote as a leading and trusted partner 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 around the world.”
“Had we been forced to manage and coordinate everything internally, it would have added well over $500,000 USD a year to our costs. Remote removes that financial pressure and lifts the operational load from our team, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Our payroll runs monthly, twice a month and hourly in multiple currencies across the globe, and our finance manager has full oversight from a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. Keeping on top of compliance, administration and payroll would mean hiring five or six full-time staff. Remote has been a clear saver of both time and money for us.”
“We regard Remote as a leading and trusted partner 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 around the world.”
“Had we been forced to manage and coordinate everything internally, it would have added well over $500,000 USD a year to our costs. Remote removes that financial pressure and lifts the operational load from our team, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Our payroll runs monthly, twice a month and hourly in multiple currencies across the globe, and our finance manager has full oversight from a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. Keeping on top of compliance, administration and payroll would mean hiring five or six full-time staff. Remote has been a clear saver of both time and money for us.”
“We regard Remote as a leading and trusted partner 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 around the world.”
“Had we been forced to manage and coordinate everything internally, it would have added well over $500,000 USD a year to our costs. Remote removes that financial pressure and lifts the operational load from our team, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Our payroll runs monthly, twice a month and hourly in multiple currencies across the globe, and our finance manager has full oversight from a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. Keeping on top of compliance, administration and payroll would mean hiring five or six full-time staff. Remote has been a clear saver of both time and money for us.”
Clear 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 organisations operating in multiple countries using 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 alterations, adapted to the legal requirements that apply in each location.
HR compliance means making sure an organisation follows the full set of laws, regulations, and guidance that determine how people should be treated at work. It covers many areas, such as hiring practices, workplace safety, wage and hour rules, anti-discrimination measures, and data protection.
The purpose of HR compliance is to establish a fair, safe workplace while reducing legal risk for the organisation. Companies need to track changes at national, regional, and local levels, and put in place policies and procedures that keep standards consistent across the business.
Good HR compliance requires routine audits, accurate record keeping, and regular policy updates as laws evolve. It’s an ongoing process that demands attention and adjustments to reflect new legislation and HR best practice.
By making HR compliance a priority, organisations reduce the chance of fines, penalties, and litigation, and create a work environment that helps attract and keep top talent.
Employment law is the body of law that defines the rights and responsibilities between employers and people who perform work. It covers a broad set of topics, including, but not limited to, anti- discrimination protections, labour relations, and minimum wage requirements. Employment law exists to promote fair treatment at work and safe working conditions, while setting out the obligations and entitlements of both employers and workers.
A compliance issue arises when an organisation does not meet the legal statutes, regulations, standards, or ethical obligations that apply to its activities.
Examples include breaches of employment law, failures to meet data protection requirements, or missed payroll reporting obligations.
Compliance failures can result in fines, financial loss, harm to reputation, and damage to employee morale and customer confidence.
Responding quickly and effectively to these problems is important to protect a business’s integrity and long-term performance.
Compliance Watchtower issues alerts for a broad range of employment law updates, such as mandated salary increases, revisions to leave entitlements, changes to working hours, and updates to health and safety rules. It aims to cover the HR and employment law topics that may affect your global workforce.
Remote converts complex HR and legal changes into clear, practical next steps. It tells you what changed, explains the implications for your operations, and outlines the actions you should take to stay compliant, making the process easier to manage.
Remote combines advanced technology with a team of legal specialists to monitor and interpret employment law in real time across the countries where Remote operates. That lets it push timely alerts and dashboard updates so you can react promptly to changes.
Remote issues compliance updates and recommendations for informational purposes only and does not provide legal advice. If you need a deeper interpretation, consult a legal or HR professional for guidance suited to your circumstances.
If you are customer of Remote through our Employer of Record (EOR) or Payroll service, you can consult with our dedicated team of legal experts who can provide additional guidance and clarification. Our team is ready to assist you with personalised support to ensure your questions are thoroughly answered.
Compliance Watchtower is included in Remote's Global HR Services, the product designed to help companies centralise HR processes for employees across multiple countries.
Customers can also access Compliance Watchtower updates for countries where they use Remote's Employer of Record (EOR) or Payroll services.