Legal, Safety, and Regulatory Requirements in Human Resource Management

Discuss the topic of legal, safety, and regulatory requirements in human resource management.

Examine the effect of legal, safety, and regulatory requirements on the HR process. Discuss employee-related regulations established by the United States, such as:

• the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL);
• the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC);
• the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990;
• the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Provide your opinion on the following statement: “Common sense and compassion in the workplace have been replaced by litigation.” How may a leader use this information to better guide their own behavior and staff?