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What We Do
At HRC Consultants, LLC, we provide expert compliance and labor law consulting services designed to help businesses of all sizes navigate complex regulatory requirements.
Our team brings decades of experience, including specialized expertise from professionals with backgrounds in government labor organizations and extensive regulatory compliance knowledge.
Proven Track Record
As a team led by professionals with years of experience in the Department of Labor and compliance consulting, we bring a wealth of knowledge from both public and private sectors to support your compliance goals.
Retiree Expertise
Our founder, Sonia, brings extensive experience as a retired member of the U.S. Department of Labor, providing a unique perspective that sets us apart in understanding the nuances of labor standards regulations.
HRC Consultants, LLC has provided services to clients, such as: Business-to-Business (B2B); Business-to-customer (B2C); retail, hospitality, medical, restaurants, nonprofits, and unions. All clients have benefited from the personal supportive assistance they received while navigating through the complex hurdles of understanding ambiguous regulatory labor standards compensation laws in their pursuit to ensure compliance with their business operation.
All services are confidential and offered in either English or Spanish.
AUDIT, ASSESSEMENT AND CONSULTATION SERVICES:
- Audit Service Provider – Performing cursory audit of records provided by the client, representing the client in Wage & Hour Division (DOL-WHD) matters, participating in calls and meetings, reviewing / computation of back wage findings, performing any necessary interviews, and recommending a course of action based on the information provided. “Auditing” is not intended to describe a formal financial examination by a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) applying AICPA standards.
- Cursory review / audits are performed of a representative period of payroll & time records to determine compliance.
- Review job descriptions to determine proper employee classification of exempt, non-exempt, and independent contractors.
- Review your existing policies or developing new ones that include your procedures for managing work hours, working off the clock, whether meals and breaks are paid, and how deductions are handled.
- Assist with development of a comprehensive compensation plan for your business.
- Monitor compensation compliance programs.
- Provide direction to the business on developing corrective action plans and effectively managing regulatory changes.
- Report findings and make recommendations to management and appropriate committees.
- Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development.
- Consult on decisions to resolve issues to meet business compensation objectives.
- Risk Management: Interpret policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate and consult with clients, managers, employees to resolve issues and achieve goals.
- Work with complex business units, rules, and regulations on moderate to high-risk compliance matters.
- Establish, implement, a personalized compliance risk management program for your businesses in accordance with federal / state Wage & Hour guidelines.
- Litigation support, including back wage computations, estimates and expert testimony.
- Employment Classification Analysis Salary Exempt, Salary Non-Exempt and Independent Contractor.
- Government & Public Works Occupational & Industrial Prevailing Wage Classifications & Certified Payroll Audits.
- Union Collective Bargaining Agreement & Prevailing Wage Compliance Reviews.
- Preparation of Employment Handbooks & Job Descriptions.
- Preparation of on-boarding procedures and checklist guides.
- Department of Labor – Wage & Hour presentations of federal compensation requirements for your business or organization.
- Compliance reviews of your enterprise’s existing Business Compensation Policies
- Assist in correcting inefficient payroll systems and correcting faulty timekeeping practices.
- Provide guidance on federal government contracts prevailing wage law, explain wage determinations, and fringe benefits.
- Expert witness services available upon request.
Audit, Assessment, and Consultation Services
We perform comprehensive audits to evaluate your business’s labor practices and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Our team will:
- Review payroll and time records
- Assess job classifications (exempt, non-exempt, independent contractors)
- Identify and correct compliance gaps
- Recommend improvements and guide you on risk management strategies
Risk Management & Compliance Planning
We help your business develop and implement a tailored compliance program to manage labor law risks effectively. Our services include:
- Policy and procedure development
- Customized risk management strategies
- Ongoing compliance monitoring
- Assistance with corrective actions
Wage & Hour Compliance
Navigating wage and hour laws can be challenging. We offer:
- Support with DOL Wage & Hour matters
- Wage calculation audits
- Consulting on exempt vs. non-exempt classifications
- Government and public works wage compliance
Labor Law Training & Workshops
We provide training sessions and workshops designed to equip your team with the knowledge to maintain compliance:
- Customized training programs for managers and employees
- Workshops on understanding labor laws and compensation requirements
- Ongoing support to ensure proper training is maintained
Employment Classification & Documentation
We assist in evaluating employee classifications and preparing necessary documentation for compliance:
- Employment Classification Analysis (Exempt, Non-Exempt, Independent Contractors)
- Job Description and Onboarding procedure creation
- Preparing Employee Handbooks
Litigation Support
If your business faces legal challenges, we provide expert support, including:
- Assistance with back wage computations
- Litigation support, including expert testimony
- Wage determination assistance for government contracts
Government Contractor Compliance
We specialize in compliance for government contractors, offering services such as:
- Prevailing Wage Classifications & Certified Payroll Audits
- Union Collective Bargaining Agreement Compliance Reviews
- Assistance with Federal and State Contractor Requirements
Policy & Procedure Review
We provide detailed reviews and recommendations for your existing policies and procedures to ensure they meet current legal standards:
- Review and update existing compensation policies
- Timekeeping and payroll systems audits
- Developing new company policies to ensure compliance with regulations
