This Handbook provides an overview of federal laws addressing employer-employee rights and obligations. Information discussed includes wages & hours, discrimination, termination of employment, pension plans and retirement benefits, workplace safety, workers' compensation, unions, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and much more in 25 pages of materials.
Employment Law For Hr Professionals In Illinois
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HR law, sometimes called employment law, is an area of law that focuses specifically on the workplace and workers. The aim of these laws and regulations is to promote fair and equal treatment of a company's employees.
Federal claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act must be presented to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission within 300 days. Title VII and other federal employment statutes apply to employers with at least 15 employees.
Illinois Expands State Human Rights Act to Include Employers with One or More Employees. An amendment to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) expands the definition of “employer” from employers with at least 15 employees to those with one or more employees.
Prior to today's signature, the IHRA afforded legal protections primarily to workers employed by businesses with 15 or more employees. HB 252 makes the IHRA more inclusive by changing the definition of "employer" to "1 or more employees."
Illinois Department of Employment Security. (800) 244-5631.
You can file documents with the Commission by email, mail, personal delivery, or fax. The Commission's Procedural Rules require that you file each document with a certificate of service so that the Commission has proof of how and when you gave a copy of the document to the other parties in your case.
Essentially, they provide a barometer of what is fair, safe, and expected in the workplace. Labor laws are not just put in place to benefit employees, however. They are also there to help guide employers and grant them rights as well. Labor and employment laws grant employers the right to hire and fire at will.
HR compliance means adhering to all applicable labor laws. The larger your organization and the more geographic regions you operate in, the more regulations you must comply with.
HR Compliance and Documentation They ensure internal documentation is in line with the law, specifically employee policies, HR recordkeeping, compliance audits, and internal controls, as well as training and education on HR issues.
HR law provides the legal framework for employment relationships and governs areas such as discrimination, harassment, and employee rights. HR professionals who excel in employee relations are equipped to manage conflict, build trust, and improve communication between management and employees.