IMPORTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT LAW KNOWLEDGE BY THE HR PERSONNEL
IMPORTANCE
OF EMPLOYMENT LAW KNOWLEDGE
BY
THE HR PERSONNEL
Knowledge in employment law is part and parcel of Human resource activities.HR personnel may not need specialized legal knowledge in Employment Law like an employment lawyer. But they are expected to be knowledgeable in this topic. Human resource personnel must be very thorough in related employment law about his industry. Specially when he is dealing with employees.
According to Ruth Mayhew, “Labor and employment law give structure to the work place, define what employees and employers are responsible for and, in some cases, outline federal regulations to give both parties necessary direction for resolving workplace conflict.”
Employee relations, recruitment, compensation, benefits management, occupational health and safety, and policy development are the main important areas in employment law are coming under Human resource department. Always effective HR personnel will take proactive approach to retaining a dedicated, engaged workforce, mitigating compliance, and recommending and implementing HR best practices.
Employment laws are constantly changing. Proactive HR professionals must up to date on current legal changes on law and according to ensure that policies that are implemented in the organization. And they must kept informed the company top management about the new updates. By staying abreast of employment regulations, HR professionals can help the organization mitigate employment related risks.
A successful Human Resource professional will also be confident in advising the organization when it is
necessary to consult an employment lawyer.
Reference :
- Ruth Mayhew , azcentral.com: Importance of Labor Laws
- image 1 : Employment law (Max people,2022)
- Video 1 : Importance of labour law in human resources (You Tube,2022 )
This is a very essential topic & HR team must have a clear knowledge about employment low. you explain it very clearly, also they are the ones who support employees related any issues. therefore they must have clear knowledge about this, as well as HR should be to ensure that the new employees acquire the company-specific knowledge and skills to perform their tasks efficiently. It boosts the overall efficiency and productivity of the workforce, which ultimately results to make better business for the company, good explanation.
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DeleteEmployee relations, recruitment, remuneration, benefits administration, occupational health and safety, and policy formulation are just a few of the HR operations that are governed by legislation. An effective HR practitioner will approach retaining a dedicated, engaged workforce, minimizing risk, maintaining compliance, and advising and implementing HR best practices through the perspective of employment law. Good Luck
ReplyDeleteYou have discussed about an interesting topic. The HR team must have a thorough understanding of the low-wage labor market. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteYou have clearly explained about the Knowledge in employment law is part and parcel of Human resource activities. Employment law plays a major role in any organisation. This is a valuable article. keep it up
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ReplyDeleteYes, agree that the HR must be aware of the latest updates and as mentioned higher management must be informed accordingly about any changes, as this can prevent organizations falling into legal frameworks,
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