Legal Protection of Workers and Its Impact on Human Resource Management Effectiveness

Abstract

Legal protection of workers has become a central concern in contemporary human resource management (HRM), particularly in the context of evolving labour markets, non-standard employment, and regulatory reforms. This research examines the impact of labour legal protection on HRM effectiveness by focusing on three key dimensions: protection of employment rights, effectiveness of dispute resolution mechanisms, and enforcement effectiveness. Using a quantitative explanatory design, the research employs simulated empirical data from 185 human resource managers and officers across public and private organizations and applies multiple linear regression analysis. The findings indicate that all three dimensions of labour legal protection have a positive and statistically significant effect on HRM effectiveness, with enforcement effectiveness emerging as the strongest predictor. The regression model explains a substantial proportion of variance in HRM effectiveness, indicating strong explanatory power. These results suggest that labour protection should be conceptualized not merely as a legal safeguard but as a strategic institutional foundation that enhances HRM effectiveness. The research contributes to the interdisciplinary literature by empirically integrating labour law and HRM perspectives and offers practical implications for policymakers and organizations seeking to strengthen employment relations and sustainable HRM practices.