Compliance guides and resources

Every payroll run in Texas carries hidden compliance risks. One mistake in minimum wage requirements can lead to penalties that stack up fast, whether you’re running a small team or managing payroll across dozens of locations. This Texas state minimum wage guide breaks down exactly what employers need to know in 2025, from basic wage rates to complex exemptions that could save or cost you thousands. While minimum wage laws protect workers, they also create compliance challenges that affect both employers and employees across the state. We’ll show you how to navigate Texas labor laws without drowning in paperwork, whether you’re running a restaurant in Houston or a retail shop in El Paso.

Staying compliant is tough, especially for teams still using manual compliance processes. People on compliance teams spend hours managing documents, chasing down approvals, and checking regulatory standards by hand, often leading to mistakes and missed deadlines. The bottom line—manual compliance operations can slow down workflows, increase risk, and make it tough to keep up with ever-changing requirements. When every new regulation or request means more spreadsheets, more emails, and more stress, it’s no wonder compliance professionals feel overwhelmed. Effective compliance management should support a culture of compliance across all employees, not just a few “go-to” experts. Today, we’re exploring real signs that manual compliance has become a problem, and what better practices can look like.

As state-by-state regulations shift faster than ever, HR and payroll teams relying on spreadsheets, email threads, and outdated workflows are falling behind. Manual compliance processes increase the risk of missed deadlines, data errors, and costly penalties, especially as remote work makes regulatory obligations even tougher. For growing teams, multi-state compliance automation just isn’t a luxury anymore. It’s a necessity at this point. That’s exactly what we’re exploring today. Not just why manual compliance breaks down, but where the risk shows up first and, just as importantly, how automation helps teams regain control. We’ll walk through some of the reasons manual processes fail and what it takes to modernize your compliance stack without slowing down operations.

When it comes to multi-state compliance, what you don’t know can cost you. A lot. As HR leaders juggle remote teams, ever-changing labor laws, and disconnected systems, it’s never been easier for compliance risks to slip through the cracks. One missed registration. One outdated policy. Suddenly you’re facing fines, lawsuits, or serious reputational damage. And the worst part? Most companies don’t realize they’re at risk until it’s too late.

You might consider your employee handbook just some bureaucratic formality, but it’s actually the backbone of workplace clarity. It’s where expectations meet obligations, creating a structure for employees to thrive and businesses to operate with confidence. From remote work policies to anti-discrimination guidelines, updating employee handbook policies keeps everyone on the same page. An outdated handbook can be a liability—it’s a breeding ground for confusion, misalignment, and legal exposure.

When running a business, there are many moving parts you have to manage. One vital component that must be expertly reviewed is your employee handbook. It might seem like just another task to tackle, but it can actually be one of the most valuable tools in your HR arsenal. You might be wondering, “Are employee handbooks required by law?” In this guide, we’ll cover all the bases to ensure you know exactly what an employee handbook is, whether it’s legally required, and why it’s a smart move for your business — even if it’s not mandatory. You can trust Mosey with state compliance and even build your state specific employee handbook in minutes.

An employee handbook is a comprehensive guide that benefits both employers and employees in several ways. Employees gain clarity on expectations, company policies, and their available benefits. Meanwhile, employers establish a framework for consistent workplace practices, thereby minimizing the risk of misunderstandings. The growing popularity of remote work, multi-state operations, and ever-changing employment laws only elevate the importance of a well-crafted handbook. Understanding and following the finer details of state-specific variations, like paid sick leave or overtime eligibility, is essential for ensuring compliance.

As employment law continues to evolve, understanding the intricacies of labor laws for salaried employees is more important than ever in 2025. This guide is an authoritative resource designed for HR professionals, CEOs, small business owners, and those in finance and people roles in US-based businesses. As companies continue to adapt to new work environments, including remote hiring and multi-state operations, staying abreast of these laws is a legal imperative and a strategic advantage.

Modern HR’s Guide to Stronger Policy, Culture, and Compliance Note for HR pros: This is the most comprehensive employee handbook resource you’ll find, complete with templates, best practices, and insights from Mosey’s experts. We’ve covered nearly every possible angle, knowing what might seem like a minor best practice or insight today could very well be exactly what saves you tomorrow. Now, do we expect you to read this cover-to-cover in one sitting? Like it’s a Faulkner short story in sophomore English? Of course not. But we did structure this guide to build on itself, with each section connecting to the next to reveal how policies, compliance, and culture all work together.

HR leaders face a potential tectonic shift in AI regulations. A provision in the federal budget bill could freeze all state AI regulations for ten years. What does that mean for HR professionals? For the C-suite? Ultimately, whether the bill passes in its current form, without the AI provision, or never advances past the Senate, one thing is clear: AI will present significant regulatory hurdles to HR at some point in the not-so-distant future, and the time to prepare is now.