With labour inspections becoming more frequent, employers need to be prepared for workplace visits that can occur with little or no warning. This practical session explains what inspectors look for, the documents employers must have available, and how to reduce compliance risks before an inspection takes place.
1. Understanding Labour Inspections
• The role and powers of labour inspectors
• Key labour legislation employers must comply with
• Common reasons inspections take place
2. Preparing for an Inspection
• Essential employment and payroll records
• UIF, COIDA and statutory compliance requirements
• Health and safety documentation
• Managing foreign employee documentation
3. What Happens During an Inspection
• Verifying inspector credentials
• Document reviews and workplace inspections
• Employee interviews and information requests
4. Inspection Outcomes and Employer Obligations
• Compliance notices and enforcement actions
• Penalties and potential consequences of non-compliance
• Responding to findings and corrective actions
5. Building an Inspection-Ready Workplace
• Practical compliance checks employers should perform regularly
• Maintaining accurate records and required workplace notices
• Creating an inspection-ready document file.
• Business owners and directors
• HR managers and HR officers
• Payroll administrators
• Compliance and risk officers
• Office managers
• Health and safety representatives
• Anyone responsible for employment compliance
