The Human Resources department in an organization is one of the most important because of the many duties HR staff has. Not only do they have to look for the best talent, interview, hire, onboard, and so on, but most importantly, they are responsible for handling compliance. In other words, it is the HR department's responsibility to implement all legislative rules and regulations that govern the relationship between employers and employees. This means that they have to stay on top of all federal, state, provincial, and municipal laws to ensure that there are fairness and equality in the workplace. It is up to the HR staff to understand and be able to navigate all the laws to ensure their organization avoids any fines or penalties, and protects its reputation.

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