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Who hires HR and do company rules apply to them?
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News18•08-10-2026, 15:46
Who hires HR and do company rules apply to them?
- •HR professionals are hired by company founders, directors, senior management, or the board of members.
- •HR staff must follow the same office hours, leave policies, dress codes, and Code of Conduct as any other employee.
- •HR is not above the law and is accountable to top management, the CEO, and the Board of Directors.
- •Legal regulations like the POSH Act and labor laws apply strictly to HR personnel just like the rest of the staff.
Key Questions Answered
HR professionals such as HR executives, managers, and CHROs are appointed by the company's founders, directors, senior management, board members, or chief people officers.
Yes, office working hours, attendance policies, dress codes, leave rules, and the company's code of conduct apply to HR just as strictly as they do to any other employee.
Yes, labor laws and workplace safety regulations like the POSH Act apply to every employee, including HR. If an HR professional misuses their jurisdiction or suppresses a complaint, they are held accountable by management and the legal team.
