Chapter 17
Navigating Risks When Hiring and Leading Team Members
IN THIS CHAPTER
Getting an overview of legal issues
Determining your role in labor relations
Guarding against discrimination
Delving into disparate impact
Understanding EEOC requirements
Putting employment laws under the microscope
The legal aspects of HR and business leadership are complicated, and, yes, they can be more than a bit daunting — especially when you first encounter them. The laws in place affect virtually everything you do in the field of HR: hiring, determining compensation, choosing how to evaluate employee performance, and many more tasks. All these activities carry legal implications, so the key is to mitigate risk. Failing to fully understand the law can prove costly.
You’re not alone if you find this topic intimidating. However, with ample preparation (and frequent contact with legal counsel when ...
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