While the end of a calendar quarter is a good time to review your business’s HR-related practices and procedures, the start of Q1 seems to be particularly popular. With that in mind, we have compiled the following checklist of potential action items for U.S. employers in Q1 2025:

Vet onboarding paperwork and procedures

Federal law, and in many areas state and local law as well, require that businesses provide new employees, including remote hires, with certain written notices and other materials upon hire. Many businesses also require new hires to sign additional documentation outlining the terms and conditions of employment. To that end, now is a good time to ensure that all new hires are:

• Receiving any notices required by applicable law. This includes, for instance, any wage-related notices that identify whether the employee will be classified as exempt or non-exempt from overtime pay.

• Signing any required offer letters, restrictive covenant/confidentiality/works for hire agreements, arbitration agreements, and/or other documents delineating the terms and conditions of employment.

• Completing any required immigration and tax forms.

Employers should also confirm whether there have been changes to any applicable state and/or local laws relating to the hiring and onboarding process.Continue Reading HR checklist for U.S. employers to consider in 2025