After reading the Pynes text and reviewing the Major Laws of the Department of Labor choose one of the following to research and use your findings to answer the following questions:

• FLSA
• Equal Pay Act of 1963
• The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
• Or another compensation legislation or regulation you read about.

Questions:

1. Explain the law you chose and the role it plays in HR compensation or benefit management.
2. From your readings and research what other government or private resources are available to help with compensation and benefits as an HRM professional?

Discussion assignments consist of two parts: (I) an initial response to the topic, (II) responses/interactions (2+) with your peers.

Follow all Discussion Board Requirements and Due Dates.

Resources:

• Read: Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations: A Strategic Approach (Links to an external site.) – Pynes, Joan E. – Chapter 7, 231-240
• Read: Summary of the Major Laws of the Department of Labor (Links to an external site.)

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