Employee Classification Audit Checklist (HR)
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Initial Assessment & Data Gathering
Review employee records and related documentation to identify potential misclassifications.
Total Number of Employees to Assess
Date of Initial Assessment Start
Primary Classification Method
Brief Description of Assessment Scope
Sample Employee Records (Optional)
Date of Last Classification Review (if applicable)
Job Description Review
Verify that current job descriptions accurately reflect assigned duties and responsibilities.
Current Job Description Text
Job Description Accuracy (vs. Actual Duties)
Describe any discrepancies between the job description and actual duties performed.
Which of the following best describes the job's primary function?
Number of years job description has been in use.
Date of Last Job Description Review
Compensation Analysis
Compare employee pay rates to industry benchmarks and similar roles within the organization.
Employee's Current Hourly Rate
Market Rate (Similar Role, Location)
Salary Range Low (Similar Role, Location)
Salary Range High (Similar Role, Location)
Compensation Survey Source
Notes on Compensation Discrepancies (if any)
Role Level
Control and Discretion Assessment
Evaluate the degree of control and discretion employees have over their work, considering both tasks and timing.
Level of Discretion (1-10)
Describe the level of control the employer exercises over the worker’s schedule.
Who determines the order in which tasks are completed?
Describe the methods used to provide instructions and feedback.
Can the worker freely determine the methods for completing tasks?
Estimate percentage of tasks requiring supervisor approval
Training and Equipment
Assess whether employees are provided with extensive training or specialized equipment, indicating an employer's level of control.
Describe equipment provided for job performance.
What type of training was provided?
Estimated cost of equipment provided (USD)
Date of last equipment update/upgrade
Level of specialized equipment required for the role:
Upload training documentation (e.g., certificates, manuals)
Integration into Business
Determine the extent to which the worker's activities are integral to the employer's core business operations.
Describe the worker's role in relation to the organization's core business activities.
Estimate the percentage of the worker’s duties that are essential to the overall business operation (0-100).
Does the worker's output directly impact revenue generation?
Which departments does the worker's work directly support?
Explain how the worker's activities contribute to the achievement of key business objectives.
Receiving Instructions
Examine the level of ongoing instruction and feedback provided by the employer.
Describe the level of detail and frequency of instructions provided.
Approximate number of instructions received per week.
Method of instruction delivery (e.g., in-person, email, documented procedure).
Select all that apply: Who provides the instructions?
Date of last instruction received (example for consistency)
Investment in Facilities
Review whether the employer provides facilities, equipment, or tools necessary for the worker to perform the job.
Estimated Cost of Equipment Provided (USD)
Description of Facilities and Equipment Provided
Types of Facilities Provided (Select all that apply)
Photos/Documentation of Facilities & Equipment (Optional)
Ownership of Facilities and Equipment
Written Contracts & Agreements
Analyze any existing written contracts or agreements to determine classification status.
Upload Employment Agreement (if applicable)
Summary of Contract Terms Relevant to Classification
Contract Type?
Agreement Start Date
Describe any clauses related to independence or control
Reviewer Signature
Record Keeping & Documentation
Document all findings, observations, and supporting evidence for classification review.
Date of Audit Completion
Summary of Findings
Supporting Documentation (e.g., job descriptions, contracts)
Number of Employees Reviewed
Classification Adjustment Recommended?
Justification for Classification Decision (if applicable)
Auditor Signature
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