Laws Affecting Human Resources Management

This activity is important because legislation and legal decisions have greatly affected all areas of human resource management since the $1930$ s$.$ Laws cover areas ranging from hiring decisions, to training, to monitoring working conditions. These laws were passed because many businesses did not exercise fair labor practices voluntarily.

The goal of this activity is to demonstrate your understanding of the history of key laws.

Legislation and legal decisions have greatly affected all areas of human resource management since the $1930$ s$.$ Laws cover areas ranging from hiring decisions, to training, to monitoring working conditions. These laws were passed because many businesses did not exercise fair labor practices voluntarily.

There are a variety of laws affecting the Human Resources area. Among the most important laws are:

The Civil Rights Acts of $1964$ and $1991$

Equal Employment Opportunity Act

Vocational Rehabilitation Act

Americans with Disabilities Act

Americans with Disabilities Amendments

Age Discrimination in Employment Act