US Legal Environment in Human Resources
If you remember your United States history lessons, you will know that the Industrial Revolution sparked a serious backlash about employee rights. Over the last century, the U.S. has instituted a series of legal protections for its labor force. Failing to follow these laws diligently can result in very serious consequences, including crippling fines and prison time. It is very important that you understand these laws.
- The Civil Rights Act of 1964
- The Equal Pay Act
- The Age Discrimination Act
- The Vocational Rehabilitation Act
- The Pregnancy Discrimination Act
- The Americans with Disabilities Act
- The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act