Labor Laws and Regulations: What HR Professionals Need to Know
                     Labor Laws and Regulations: 
What HR Professionals Need 
to Know
Introduction:
 In order to make sure a business 
operates within the bounds of 
employment law, HR specialists are 
essential.
  The following is a summary of the 
essential topics that HR 
professionals should know.
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Federal Statutes:
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
 It sets forth requirements for 
recordkeeping, child labor 
restrictions, overtime 
compensation, and minimum wage.
The Family and Medical Leave Act 
(FMLA) :
 It Grants qualified employees the 
right to unpaid time off for 
qualifying medical and family 
needs.
              Source: spoelawyers.com
 
The Americans with Disabilities Act 
(ADA) :
 It forbids discrimination in any form 
of employment against eligible 
people with disabilities.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act 
(ADEA):
  Employers are prohibited from 
discriminating against workers 40 
years of age or older in terms of 
hiring, firing, promotions.
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 
1964):
 Permits discrimination on the 
grounds of race, color, religion, sex 
(including pregnancy), and national 
origin.
Equal Pay Act of 1963: 
 Requires equal pay for men 
and women doing equal work 
in the same establishment.
Occupational Safety and Health 
Act (OSHA): 
 Sets standards for safe 
working conditions.
              Source: lawandjustice.us
 
State and Local Laws:
 In addition to federal laws, many 
states and localities have their own 
labor laws that may provide 
additional protections for 
employees. 
 HR professionals need to be aware 
of these regulations as well and 
ensure compliance. 
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Minimum wage: 
 States and cities may set higher 
minimum wages, but the federal 
minimum wage acts as a baseline.
Paid leave:
 More and more states and 
municipalities are requiring paid 
parental leave, paid sick leave, or 
both.
State-specific anti-discrimination 
laws: 
 These laws provide protections 
above and beyond those found in 
federal statutes.
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Additional Significant Rules:
Immigration law: 
 To make sure foreign-born 
employees are permitted to work in 
the US, hiring them necessitates 
adhering to certain protocols.
Regulations governing employee 
benefits: 
 These cover retirement programs, 
health insurance, and other benefits 
provided by employers.
 Pay for overtime, meal and rest 
breaks, and compensation for work 
performed outside of the clock are 
all covered by wage and hour laws.
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Workplace safety regulations: 
 Safety procedures are governed by 
industry-specific regulations and 
OSHA standards to reduce 
workplace hazards.
HR Keeping update:
 Laws pertaining to employment are 
subject to frequent change 
registering for legal resources or 
newsletters.
 attending workshops and 
conferences in HR.
 seeking advice from an employment 
law attorney as required.
         Source: promotingwellbeing.co.uk 
Extra Advice for HR Specialists:
 Create and uphold thorough, lucid 
corporate policies that abide by all 
applicable rules and laws.
 Train managers and staff on a 
regular basis about their legal 
rights and obligations.
 Keep up-to-date and accurate 
personnel records.
 Examine every employee complaint 
as soon as possible and in-depth.
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Conclusion:
 HR professionals may assist their 
organizations in minimizing legal 
risks, fostering a positive employee 
experience, and creating a fair and 
compliant work environment by 
comprehending and abiding by labor 
laws and regulations.
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