Examine human resources laws and regulations introduced between 1964 and 2010 from the perspective of a working human resources manager. From the list provided, choose four pieces of legislation, and describe the ways in which they each have affected one’s ability to manage human resources. You may describe effects on any areas of human resources management including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, hiring, orientation, training, development, succession planning, and termination.
Civil Rights Act (Title VII) (1964)
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (1967)
Occupational Safety and Health Act (1970)
Rehabilitation Act (1973)
Taft–Hartley Act Amendments (1975)
Pregnancy Discrimination Act (1978)
Immigration Reform and Control Act (1986)
Drug-Free Workplace Act (1988)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (1988)
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (1988)
Americans with Disabilities Act (1990)
Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (1990)
Civil Rights Act Amendments (1991)
Family and Medical Leave Act (1993)
Small Business Job Protection Act (1996)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (1996)
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010)
Health Care and Education Act (2010)
