Seamless HR compliance for small businesses

Say goodbye to guesswork, missed deadlines, and hefty fines with Gusto Compliance. Gusto delivers real-time updates and alerts, manages required trainings, policies, and benefits—and helps you resolve tasks before they become penalties. Staying compliant just got a whole lot easier.

Cut through the red tape

Skip the endless paperwork and confusing rules. Gusto automates key compliance tasks so you can get back to running your business.

Compliance at a glance

Track alerts, training, insurance, and benefits requirements from your personalized dashboard that helps you see—and solve—issues before they become problems.

Expert support, built right in

Chat with certified HR pros and get practical guidance on complex laws, policies, and best practices right when you need it.

“Compliance is one of the best features. It's nice knowing I never really have to worry about any of that stuff.”

Ryan Tansey

CEO, Homestead Seattle LLC

#1

Fast Company's Most Innovative Company in Human Resources, 2025.

88%

agree Gusto helps them stay compliant with regulations.*

152 hours

average time customers saved per year on tax and compliance work after switching to Gusto.†

*Source: Survey of 838 Gusto Customers, September 2024, †Survey of 538 Gusto Customers, Sept. 2024

Simplify compliance management

Everything you need, all in one hub

Gusto is your home base for untangling the red tape. Track your compliance history, see mandatory trainings, verify coverage, and get notified of upcoming deadlines without the guesswork or stress. From harassment prevention in California to retirement requirements in New York, it’s all right where you need it—clear, organized, and under control.

Minimize compliance risk

Peace of mind? Piece of cake.

Compliance mistakes can cost thousands. Gusto helps you catch them before they happen. Get personalized, real-time alerts when labor laws change in your state on everything from paid leave policies to overtime thresholds. FLSA, ACA, OSHA—we’ve got your back. Plus, we deliver in-app guidance to get the job done right. No panic, no penalties, just peace of mind. 

Certified HR pros

Get guidance you can trust

Got a tough question? Get live, unlimited advice from SHRM and HRCI-certified experts with years of HR experience.* Plus get access to hundreds of compliant templates and ready-to-use policies to keep your employee handbook and workplace practices up to date.

  • Performance evaluations
  • Termination requirements
  • Labor law policy templates
  • Employee handbook builder
  • Job descriptions & offer letters

Frequently Asked Questions

HR compliance services for small businesses help employers stay on top of labor laws, payroll regulations, and workplace requirements. They cover everything from required trainings to recordkeeping and benefits compliance—so you can protect your business and your team with less stress.

Running a business means juggling a lot of rules. HR compliance services for small business owners help ensure you meet every deadline and requirement, avoiding costly penalties or audits. With Gusto, you’ll get proactive alerts, expert guidance, and tools that make staying compliant simple.

Gusto’s HR compliance services for small businesses include the Compliance Hub dashboard with proactive alerts and in-app guidance. To access unlimited support from certified experts and our HR template library, you’ll need a Premium plan or the HR Resources add-on.

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