Fundamentals of Human Resources Management

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HR Management and Employment-Related Legal Issues

Learning Objectives By the end of this chapter, you should be able to: • Identify federal legislation relating to employment. • Articulate the impact of employment-related legislation on the HR function. • Define at-will employment and termination. • List the steps required to guard against charges of negligent hiring and retention. • Describe the procedures necessary to avoid discrimination charges.

INTRODUCTION

Cara Chon has just been hired as the AVP of HR at Peetry Inc., a manufacturing firm with 487 employees, and will report directly to the president. Having worked for two years ...