Published on Friday, February 21, 2025 by Lucy Cobb
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Employment law and HR compliance can be difficult to get your head around. And when you simply don’t have the time with all the other aspects of running a business to think about, even a simple mistake could lead to substantial consequences for your business.
However, with the support of a digital HR solution, you don’t have to spend hours doing HR admin.
Discover how HR software can support you in ensuring your business is HR compliant and all the necessary HR tasks get done according to your legal requirements.
Stay up to date with latest employment legislation
HR legislation is ever-changing and can quickly impact how you run your business and manage your staff. To stay up to date, but to also understand the legal jargon that comes directly from the government, cloud-based HR software is always on. Ready to update you on the latest best practices.
For example, a digital staff holiday planner can complete your annual leave calculations for you, making sure these are accurate according to current annual leave entitlements, no matter how many hours or days your staff work.
With HR software in your HR toolbelt, you can rest-assured knowing that your business has the information and support it needs to get simple HR tasks done without worrying about staying compliant. Making sure you comply with the likes of the Employment Rights Act 1996 and Working Time Regulations 1998.
Guarantee HR data and security compliance
No matter how many employees your business has, compliance with current data protection laws is imperative. Storing your HR documents and employee records in a safe and secure location ensures you avoid hefty fines and penalties for data loss or breaches.
With HR software on your side, you can store your HR documents in a secure digital filing system with built-in GDPR compliance. No need to get your head around GDPR requirements—an HR software can do it for you!
To ensure your data is secure BrightHR backs up your data to the cloud, making sure to avoid any lost data, and complies with both the Data Protection Act (DPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Cover all your bases
With a long list of features, tools, and extra perks, it’s easier than ever to find a modern HR solution that ticks every box without having to combine multiple tools. From annual leave calendars to managing staff shifts and rotas, and HR document templates, choosing to use a HR software will ensure that every legal requirement is checked off your list.
With BrightHR we cover all your bases, from HR to health & safety protection. It’s one solution for all your HR and health & safety compliance needs.
Factors to consider when using HR software for compliance
If you choose to use of an HR software to support you in staying legally compliant, it is important to consider the software you have chosen meets compliance requirements. As well as being regularly updated, backed by HR experts, with onboarding and software training provided to users so that the system can be used appropriately and effectively by your staff.
Discover how HR software can support your business
With BrightHR not only do you get a cloud-based system that is regularly updated, but you will also receive the support of HR professionals and employment law experts who can support you with more difficult HR concerns and employment law issues. Thanks to additional support features such as BrightAdvice and Bright Brainbox,
With HR software backed by our team of experts, not only will you have access to professional advice, but our team will also guarantee that your HR policies and documents stay compliant – even as your business grows.
Cut out the uncertainty and book a free demo today with BrightHR to unlock the benefits of our many features and support tools.
