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May 14, 2025Why Forework: A Legal-First Payroll and HR Solution That Actually Protects You
Forework is not just another payroll or HR platform. We are the only provider built entirely by labor and employment attorneys with a mission to eliminate compliance risk, prevent lawsuits, and give business owners true peace of mind. While traditional payroll companies focus solely on processing checks, Forework was designed to protect your operations with legal insight, expert support, and full compliance infrastructure baked into every workflow. We combine the reliability of UKG’s industry-leading payroll engine with real legal protection and proactive compliance monitoring.
When you work with Forework, you don’t just get software—you get a legal and strategic partner. If we make a payroll-related mistake, we pay for your legal defense. That’s not a slogan, it’s a promise. Every client receives ten hours of monthly access to labor attorneys who are ready to advise on terminations, audits, wage and hour questions, leave issues, and more. Unlike general providers that offer vague disclaimers and impersonal hotlines, Forework stands behind our work with real accountability.
Our platform is built to deliver results, not just run tasks. It includes fully integrated payroll, HR, and legal tools in one streamlined system—designed to support every stage of the employee lifecycle. This includes onboarding with e-signatures for I-9s and W-4s, leave tracking, automated tax filing, employee self-service portals, and even time tracking with geofencing. What sets us apart is that all of these tools are monitored in real time for legal compliance, with state-specific wage and hour safeguards built in. You are never left guessing if your policies or practices are up to date—we handle that for you.
Businesses that switch to Forework typically save thousands. On average, clients reduce costs by $169,000 per year by avoiding fines, cutting administrative time, and reducing the risk of HR errors. Automation alone can save as much as $35,000 annually per HR employee, while eliminating payroll misclassification issues or costly overtime disputes. One client saved over $120,000 simply by moving off a manual payroll system.
We serve companies in all 50 states and tailor every account to meet the local rules and risks of your specific region and industry. Whether you’re navigating union rules in New York or meal break laws in California, our platform is built to adapt. You get a dedicated team that knows your business, your legal requirements, and your goals—not a faceless service center. Our consultants support everything from onboarding and performance to termination protocols and policy reviews. We also offer live and on-demand training to help your team stay compliant.
Transitioning to Forework is easy. Our implementation team handles the full switch in 60 to 90 days, managing data transfer, configuration, and syncing with your existing systems. Most clients choose to switch at the start of a new quarter to minimize disruption. We make the timeline and technology seamless, so you can stay focused on running your business.
Forework offers a flexible, scalable model. You only pay for what you use, whether that’s payroll-only, HR tools, or the full legal-compliance suite. There are no one-size-fits-all packages here—our solutions grow with you. And unlike others, we don’t force you into bloated bundles you don’t need. Our goal is to simplify compliance, not complicate your budget.
In a crowded market of payroll providers, Forework is the only one that guarantees legal protection, delivers legal support every month, and integrates HR and payroll with full compliance monitoring. If your current provider leaves you to figure out labor law changes on your own, doesn’t back you in court, or can’t keep up with regulatory shifts, then they aren’t protecting your business. Forework gives you a real partner—one that’s proactive, accountable, and designed for the realities of employment law today.
If you’re ready to protect your business, reduce administrative burden, and get expert support every step of the way, we’re ready to help. Let’s talk.
Contact our Director of Sales and Marketing, Emma Vodanovic, emma@forework.com
