HR Risk Assessment is a complex audit aimed at identifying legal gaps in a company's personnel policy. Often, organizations fail to realize that their standard procedures (e.g., contract templates, time tracking methods, or bonus distribution rules) may contradict the updated Labor Code. Such inconsistencies create a high risk of fines from the Labor Inspection or lawsuits from employees.
This service involves deep diagnostics of all HR documentation and processes. Experts verify not only papers but actual practices — how hiring, firing, granting leave, and recording overtime are conducted. The audit results in a detailed report with a "risk map" and specific recommendations for rectification. Specialists featured on Legal.ge offer a preventive approach, which is significantly cheaper than subsequent litigation.
What does the HR Risk Assessment service cover?
- Documentation Audit: Checking employment contracts, internal regulations, orders, and job descriptions for compliance with the law.
- Procedural Risk Analysis: Assessing hiring, promotion, and dismissal processes to rule out discrimination risks.
- Remuneration System Check: Verifying the accuracy of salary, bonus, and overtime accruals.
- Safety Compliance Audit: Checking the existence and quality of labor safety documentation (risk assessment, briefings).
- Data Privacy: Reviewing employee data processing practices against GDPR and local law standards.
- Risk Report: Prioritizing problems (high, medium, low risk) and developing an action plan.
Common scenarios requiring this service
A typical scenario is a company merger or acquisition (M&A), where the investor wants to know what liabilities they will inherit. Another scenario is the arrival of a new HR Director who wants to assess the current situation. A third case is preparing for an expected routine check by the Labor Inspection, for which the organization wants to be ready in advance and eliminate deficiencies.
Georgian Legal Framework
The assessment is based on the Labor Code of Georgia, the Law on Labor Safety, and standards of the Labor Inspection. Legislation provides for strict sanctions for labor rights violations, including fines up to 50,000 GEL and suspension of activities for safety violations. Risk assessment helps the company stay within these regulatory frameworks.
Step-by-step service process
The process begins with Data Collection. Lawyers review documentation and conduct interviews with HR managers. Then, gap analysis and risk categorization take place. The final stage is presenting the report to management, clearly showing what needs immediate correction and what can be addressed in the long term.
Why choose a specialist on Legal.ge?
Internal audits often miss nuances that an external expert sees. On Legal.ge, you will find experienced lawyers who will objectively assess your HR system and save you future costs.
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