Legislation
Legislation impacts all HR activities. Federal and state legislation typically dictate how long a business must retain personnel records and other employee data, what can be stored, and how. For example, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Americans with Disabilities Act and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act all place obligations on employers to safeguard the confidentiality of employee medical information and to make sure company managers operate within the confines of law. HR professionals must stay abreast of legislation and train managers on their responsibilities.