With increasing city and county requirements, employers face challenges ensuring jurisdictional accuracy. ZIP codes, while convenient for mail delivery, do not align with legal or regulatory boundaries, leading to compliance risks. Employers must go beyond ZIP codes and consider precise location data to stay compliant with employment laws, especially in areas with overlapping jurisdictions. Click here for article.
ZIP Codes Aren’t Reliable: ZIP codes don't match legal boundaries, leading to confusion when determining jurisdictional laws, as they overlap between cities, counties, and even states.
Real-World Examples: ZIP codes can span across different jurisdictions, as seen with the overlap between cities like Chicago and Bedford Park, or even state borders like Kentucky and Tennessee.
Changing Boundaries: Jurisdictions, such as those based on population density, can change over time, making ZIP codes outdated for determining employment law compliance.
Solution: Employers can use tools like GovDocs LocationCheck, which uses geographic coordinates to ensure accurate jurisdictional assignments and avoid costly compliance issues.
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