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Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that examines the effect of legal, safety, and regulatory requirements on the human resources process. Your paper should focus on employee-related regulations established by the United States, such as the Department of Labor, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Department of Homeland Security. Include your thoughts on the following statement: "Common sense and compassion in the workplace have been replaced by litigation." Include at least 3 references. Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.
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Running head: LEGAL, SAFETY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
Legal, Safety and Regulatory Requirements
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Introduction
In the United States, it is a requirement for all human resource department to operate
under various laws; both legal and safety as well as certain required regulations. The main
objective of legal, safety, and regulatory requirements is to ensure that both employer and
employees’ rights are safeguarded. Bodies responsible for this safeguard in the US include
Department of Labor, Homeland security department, the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 and the U.S, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Any contract spells the
methods of engagement for both the employer and employee. Main issues of the target in the US
include equality in opportunities and regulation of employer conduct and spelling out guidelines
to be followed by employees. The common denominator is believed that employers who respect
employees’ rights act as motivators to their human resource (Walsh, 2009).
Discussion
Human resource process requires employers to hire workers and offer them benefits such
as compensation among others. They should also take part in managing p...
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