See upcoming compliance changes
Compliance Watchtower consolidates all information in one place - giving you an organised overview of impending legal changes across countries, so you can track what matters most to your organisation.
Navigate HR compliance without manual effort
Compliance Watchtower monitors legal changes around the world and helps you respond before risk turns into cost.
Global firms expand with Remote
Managing compliance across countries is complex
Employment legislation shifts often, and essential HR obligations differ widely between jurisdictions. These include:
Minimum wage
Typically updated yearly, sometimes more
Overtime pay
Thresholds, multipliers, and exemptions vary between locations
Leave entitlements
Sick, holiday, and parental leave rules change regularly
Work-from-home allowances
Tax and labour standards keep shifting in many markets
Employment law breaches cost companies more than $5 billion each year
The financial burden of failing to comply is significant, driven by recurring fines, settlements, and enforcement actions around the world.
"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 on 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 shows you what's changing, explains the implications, and recommends the next steps.
See how changes affect your company
When a legal requirement changes, you'll receive proactive alerts plus clear, practical guidance on what the change means for you.
Turn insights into action
The dashboard gives a concise view of upcoming risks, helping you identify what immediate action is required.
Plan your expansion with confidence
Search local laws, regulations, and compliance requirements to make proactive choices about your future workforce footprint.
Comprehensive coverage
Remote Watchtower gives you the confidence that your business can handle the complexities of HR and employment law compliance accurately and simply, regardless of where 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
Seeking more hands-on support?
Remote EOR simplifies hiring, paying, and managing international employees, keeping your business fully compliant. Remote continuously monitors local employment laws and proactively applies any necessary changes on your behalf.
Remote will manage all updates and keep you informed whenever something changes. That gives you less stress, greater peace of mind, and extra time to concentrate on growing your business.
Organisations across the globe are maintaining compliance with Remote.
Join customers who trust Remote to transform their businesses.
Remote is regarded by us as a leading and trusted partner in this field. Their specialist support for local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has simplified our processes and opened up further opportunities for growth and success worldwide.
“Had we been forced to run all coordination and management internally, it would have cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also relieves our team of operational duties, allowing us to concentrate on growing the business with confidence and efficiency.”
“We process payroll monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has complete visibility on a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“Working with 460+ Contractors internationally has been essential for us. I would have needed to hire five or six full-time people to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
Remote is regarded by us as a leading and trusted partner in this field. Their specialist support for local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has simplified our processes and opened up further opportunities for growth and success worldwide.
“Had we been forced to run all coordination and management internally, it would have cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also relieves our team of operational duties, allowing us to concentrate on growing the business with confidence and efficiency.”
“We process payroll monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has complete visibility on a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“Working with 460+ Contractors internationally has been essential for us. I would have needed to hire five or six full-time people to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
Remote is regarded by us as a leading and trusted partner in this field. Their specialist support for local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has simplified our processes and opened up further opportunities for growth and success worldwide.
“Had we been forced to run all coordination and management internally, it would have cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also relieves our team of operational duties, allowing us to concentrate on growing the business with confidence and efficiency.”
“We process payroll monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has complete visibility on a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“Working with 460+ Contractors internationally has been essential for us. I would have needed to hire five or six 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 support companies operating across multiple countries that use our Employer of Record, and Payroll products. The platform delivers comprehensive HR compliance and employment-law solutions, including notifications of legal changes, salary adjustments, and changes to benefits, all tailored to each location's specific legal requirements.
HR compliance means ensuring an organisation follows the full set of laws, regulations, and guidelines that determine how employees should be treated at work. It covers areas such as hiring practices, workplace safety, wage and hour rules, anti-discrimination measures, and data protection.
The aim of HR compliance is to promote a safe and fair workplace while reducing legal risk for the organisation. Companies must stay current with applicable national, regional, and local requirements, and put policies and procedures in place so those standards are applied consistently across the organisation.
Effective HR compliance requires routine audits, accurate record-keeping, and timely updates to policies as laws change. It is an ongoing process that needs continual attention and adjustment to reflect new legislation and evolving HR best practices.
Prioritising HR compliance helps organisations mitigate fines, penalties, and lawsuits, and supports a positive company culture that attracts and retains top talent.
Employment law covers the legal rights and obligations between employers and people who perform work. It includes a broad range of topics such as anti- discrimination protections, labour relations, and minimum wage requirements. The purpose of employment law is to secure fair and equitable treatment at work, promote safe working conditions, and to set out responsibilities and entitlements for both employers and employees.
A compliance issue arises when an organisation fails to comply with applicable laws, regulations, standards, or ethical practices that affect its operations.
Examples include breaches of employment law, violations of data-protection rules, or failure to meet payroll reporting obligations.
Compliance failures may lead to legal penalties, financial loss, reputational harm, and can undermine employee morale and customer trust.
Dealing with these issues quickly and effectively is essential to preserve a business's integrity and ongoing success.
Compliance Watchtower issues alerts across a broad spectrum of employment-law changes, including mandatory salary increases, modifications to leave entitlements, adjustments to working hours, and updates to health and safety regulations. It aims to identify HR and employment-law developments that may affect your global workforce.
Compliance Watchtower translates complex HR and legal changes into clear, actionable steps. It not only notifies you of what changed but also explains the impact on your operations and recommends the actions you should take to help stay compliant, simplifying the compliance process.
Compliance Watchtower uses advanced technology together with a team of legal experts to monitor and analyse employment laws in real time across the countries where Remote operates. This enables timely alerts and updates delivered to your dashboard, helping you stay on top of compliance and respond promptly to change.
Remote provides compliance updates and recommendations for informational purposes and is not legal advice. If you are using Remote and need a more detailed explanation, Remote recommends consulting a legal or HR professional for guidance tailored to your specific needs.
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 additional guidance and clarification. The team can provide personalised support to ensure your questions are fully answered.
Compliance Watchtower forms part of Remote's Global HR Services, a product that helps companies centralise HR processes for employees worldwide.
Customers can also receive Compliance Watchtower updates for countries where they employ people through Remote's EOR or Payroll services.