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- 1. Chapter 3: TheLegal Environment of HRM • Fundamentals of Human Resource Management • David A. DeCenzo – 11th Edition • Prepared by ChatGPT
- 2. Learning Objectives • Understandemployment laws • Explain equal employment opportunity • Describe major labor laws • Recognize HR legal responsibilities
- 3. Why the LegalEnvironment Matters • Protects employee rights • Ensures fair treatment • Prevents discrimination • Protects employers from lawsuits
- 4. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) •Employment without discrimination • Based on merit and ability • Applies to hiring, promotion, training, and pay
- 5. Protected Characteristics • Race •Color • Religion • Sex • National origin • Age • Disability • Genetic information
- 6. Major Employment Laws •Civil Rights Act • Equal Pay Act • Age Discrimination Act • Americans with Disabilities Act
- 7. Civil Rights Act(Title VII) • Prohibits discrimination in employment • Covers hiring, promotion, discharge • Applies to employers with 15+ employees
- 8. Equal Pay Act •Requires equal pay for equal work • Applies to men and women • Same job performance and responsibility
- 9. Age Discrimination inEmployment Act (ADEA) • Protects workers age 40 and over • Covers hiring, promotion, and termination
- 10. Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) • Prohibits discrimination based on disability • Requires reasonable accommodation
- 11. Occupational Safety andHealth Act (OSHA) • Ensures safe working conditions • Employers must reduce hazards • Provides employee protection
- 12. Family and MedicalLeave Act (FMLA) • Unpaid leave for family and medical reasons • Up to 12 weeks of protected leave
- 13. Enforcement Agencies • EqualEmployment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) • Department of Labor • OSHA
- 14. HR Responsibilities Underthe Law • Develop fair policies • Ensure legal compliance • Train managers • Maintain records
- 15. Challenges in theLegal Environment • Changing laws • Global workforce • Diversity issues • Workplace harassment
- 16. Summary • Employment lawsprotect both employees and employers • HR must stay updated on legal requirements • Compliance is essential
- 17. Thank You • Endof Chapter 3 Presentation