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.
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.
Yes, they are borderline practicing law without a license. In states like California, the Labor Laws are so extraordinarily complex, realistically, even small businesses need a full time lawyer to navigate the extraordinary complexity.
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.
Enforcing workforce policies is essential to creating a safe and productive work environment. Managers and HR professionals are critical in ensuring policies are upheld and employees are held accountable.