Kelly Pacatte
Lead HR Compliance Consultant, TriNet
Kelly Pacatte is a seasoned HR compliance leader with 20+ years of experience advising organizations on complex employment matters, regulatory compliance, and workforce risk management. She partners with leaders to design and sustain compliant HR practices aligned with business goals. Kelly holds an MBA and SPHR and SHRM-CP certifications.
6 Articles
Compliance
Leave of Absence: Types, Laws & Employer Guide
Learn how leave of absence works, including types, laws and employer responsibilities.
October 13, 2026 ・12 mins read
Compliance
How to Run Background Checks: An Employers Guide
Running a compliant employment background check follows a clear process: set a screening policy, get written consent, run the check through an FCRA-compliant provider, and handle any adverse action the right way. This guide walks employers through each step and the FCRA and EEOC rules behind it. You'll leave with a better understanding of the screening process and the requirements that may apply.
August 28, 2026 ・12 mins read
Compliance
At-Will Employment States: A 50-State Guide for Employers
At-will employment means an employer or employee can end the working relationship at any time for any legal reason, with no notice. Every US state except Montana follows the at-will rule. This guide explains what at-will employment means, the exceptions that limit it, and how it works state by state. You'll leave clear on the rule and where it doesn't apply.
August 20, 2026 ・9 mins read
Compliance
Creating an Employee Handbook: 2026 Guide for Small Businesses
An employee handbook is the document that sets out your company's policies, expectations, and benefits for employees. This guide explains what an employee handbook is, what to include, how to create one step by step, and how often to update it. You'll leave with information that can help serve as a starting point to build a handbook that fits your business, along with a template and examples to start from.
August 5, 2026 ・10 mins read
HR Essentials
We Know We Need AI—But We’re Not Sure We’re Ready
AI is already reshaping HR — but readiness matters more than speed. Learn how SMB HR leaders can roll out AI responsibly through employee training, vendor accountability, and ethical governance.
May 15, 2026 ・4 mins read
Talent
4 Ways to Coach Your Employees to Success
Coaching and development are critical components of employee management and among the most worthwhile business investments you can make. So how do you lead your team to greatness? Here are some tips for efficiently coaching employees to their best performance.
July 27, 2017 ・4 mins read
