The Legal Environment of HRM - Review Notes

Human Resource Management Revision Article Series



There are a plethora federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to workers' compensation, unemploymenet compensation, wages, health and safety in workplace,, whistleblower's protection, retirement, employee benefits, right of privacy, and protection against unjust dismissal.

Most Americans work under the employment-at-will doctrine that stiputes that both employer and employee can terminate a working relationship at any time and for any reason other than those characteristics or situations explicitly stipulated by law.

HR managers and persons intending to be HR managers should realize that the practice of human resources is a litigous minefield with more "mines" being planted in the form of new laws or regulations and the judicial acceptance of new legal theories of unfair or injurious employment practice.


Equal Employment Opportunity Law

What is employment discrimination?

Employment discrimination can be broadly decisions or working conditions that are advantageous (disadvantageous) to members of one group compared to members of another group. These advantages or disadvantages can be in the areas of personnel selection, admission to training programs, promotions, work assignments, transfers, compensation, layoffs, punishments, and dismissals.

All claims of discrimination must be filed with EEOC (http://http://www.eeoc.gov/ ). The most frequently used sources for filing discrimination violations are Title VII of the 1964 U.S. Civil Rights Act (CRA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 (ADA).

Sexual harassment cases are also filed under Title VII. According to guidelines, sexual harassment is defined as "unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when (1) submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment. (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting such individual , or (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.

Presentation slides

http://www.lcsc.edu/jbowen/HRM/PPTs/HRM03.pdf



http://www.andrews.edu/~schwab/670law2.pdf


Bernardin's HRM book



______________________________________________________________


Chapter Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, you should be able to

Explain the legal issues affecting HRM activity and the various laws related to equal employment opportunity and employment discrimination.


Identify potential problems in HRM policy and practice as related to equal employment opportunity laws.


Know the importance of judicial interpretation in EEO law.


Understand the implications of EEO law in the international context.


Describe the future trends related to EEO law and their implications for practice.

References
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073381438/student_view0/chapter3/


Related Chapters

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Health and Safety


Video Lectures and Presentations on Employment Law

__________________


__________________
Kindly Bookmark and Share it:

15 comments:

  1. There's only one thing that worries you, and that is the incredibly nerve-wrecking MBA statement of purpose essay. statement of purpose human resource management

    ReplyDelete
  2. Such a nice blog and i appreciate your all efforts about your thoughts. it’s really good work. well done. I would like to share something really helpful for education.
    help on assignments

    ReplyDelete
  3. We offer sightseeing tours by boat, bus or on foot. Book a tour online today! Strömma produces experiences that aim to give every single guest lifelong memories. Pay with Swish. A day to remember. See more - Save more. Lifelong memories. WWF - Save the baltic sea. Safe e-commerce. Stockholm Boat Tours

    ReplyDelete
  4. Thank you for sharing this informative post.MyAssignmenthelp.co.uk is giving assignment help to students.we are already trusted by thousands of students who struggle to write their academic papers and also by those students who simply want kim motors pestle analysis to save their time and make life easy.

    ReplyDelete

  5. I read your post that was amazing, thanks for sharing this information.
    Human Resources Management in Brisbane

    ReplyDelete
  6. I found here many informative stuff thanks for sharing. Writing an academic assignment is the most stressful task for students. In this academic field, students need to put extra effort to get good grades on their university exams. Not every student has the time to put in the necessary effort to achieve the desired results. As a result, our online assignment help experts professionals in Assignment Assist their expert services to help you achieve good grades in your assignments. Furthermore, each member of our team has a solid educational background and extensive job experience in their field of study. So before you choose your Assignment Help USA, we assure you that our assignment helpers are the best service providers to students across the world. We offer our writing services at affordable prices so that everyone can easily access the benefits of getting remarkable grades in their academic subjects.

    ReplyDelete
  7. CHLGADGET.com is a grand total solution for a gadget lover. Though we outset our journey with a small footstep in the world of e-commerce, nevertheless it is our main target to attain consumer’s utmost satisfaction by ensuring high quality & original brand products. We have a strong focus on flexible online shopping for the gadget lovers, therefore we try our best to harmonize the customer’s demand with budget. CHLGADGET.com is walking ahead with the motto “Work for Customers” & we believe we are able to fulfill that.

    ReplyDelete
  8. we appreciate you putting all your thought in creating such an informative post. keep such posts coming.

    meanwhile also check out the Global Assignment help.and get,

    professional written assignments
    100% PLAGISRISM FREE work
    All subjects are accepted.

    Avail our service to unlock more benefits

    ReplyDelete

 
Designed By An Insurance | Proudly Powered by Blogger