Every business faces risk — but not all risks come from competitors, market shifts, or economic downturns. Some come from within: legal and compliance risks that can quietly grow until they trigger lawsuits, fines, or regulatory investigations.

A strong compliance program is designed to protect your company from legal risk, financial penalties, and reputational harm. But even the best-intentioned organizations can develop compliance gaps—places where policies are ignored, controls are weak, or misconduct goes undetected. Here are some of the most common red flags that your company may have compliance gaps—and what you can do about them.