About Lakeside Compliance
Leadership & Expertise
Lakeside Compliance & Workforce Solutions was founded to give small businesses access to experienced, practical HR guidance without the cost or complexity of a full-time HR function. Many owners know they need help with people and compliance issues but do not need, or cannot justify, a full internal HR department. Lakeside exists to fill that gap with clear, dependable support.
Lakeside Compliance is led by Dr. Casey Cox, an HR and employee relations professional with more than a decade of experience supporting fast growing, multi-state organizations ranging from 25 employees to workforces exceeding 1,500. His work has included advising owners and leadership teams on employment compliance, investigations, workforce systems, and risk management, often in high-stakes or sensitive situations where decisions carry real consequences.
Our Mission
At Lakeside Compliance and Workforce Solutions, our mission is to deliver clear, reliable HR guidance that gives employers confidence in their workforce practices. We simplify complex HR requirements and provide practical solutions that support compliant, well-run workplaces.
Our work starts with reviewing and strengthening your HR documents and processes. We help you understand what’s required, address gaps, and put practical solutions in place, so your HR practices support your business instead of slowing it down.
Our Services
Compliance Foundation
Complimentary Consultation
Free
A 30-minute introductory conversation to understand your business, current concerns, and risk areas. You will leave with clarity on what matters most right now and which services, if any, make sense next.
A structured review of your I-9 forms to identify errors, make permitted corrections, and reduce compliance exposure. One I-9 error can carry penalties far exceeding the cost of this review (up to $2,800 per penalty), making this a high-value first step for many small businesses.
A focused review of core HR and compliance areas, including hiring practices, classification, documentation, and basic policies. You receive a clear summary of risks, priorities, and recommended next steps without committing to ongoing services.
Specialty Services
Employee Handbook Support
$450 - $850
Final pricing depends on whether this is a review/update or a full handbook creation and the number of states involved.
A practical, plain-language handbook that reflects how your business actually operates while aligning with current compliance expectations. Designed to be usable by managers and defensible if issues arise.
Employee Relations Support
$150/hr
Confidential guidance for discipline or termination decisions, investigations, accommodation questions, and documentation review. This service is designed to help you slow down, think clearly, and avoid costly missteps in sensitive situations.
Dedicated, ongoing access to an experienced HR professional who knows your business and helps you navigate employee issues, compliance questions, and people decisions with confidence. This service delivers the support of a trusted HR partner without the cost or complexity of a full-time hire. Available in 3-month minimum engagements at $550 per month, billed monthly.
