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Home » Authors » Richard D. Alaniz

Articles by Richard D. Alaniz

Business Briefs - Richard Alaniz

The Post-Pandemic Workplace for Business Owners

Navigating employee call backs and litigation pitfalls
Richard D. Alaniz
July 21, 2020
The reopening of America’s workplaces is creating a variety of challenges for employees and employers alike.
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Navigating Post-Pandemic Workplace Fallout

Understanding litigation regarding furloughs and layoffs
Richard D. Alaniz
June 4, 2020
An employer’s best course of action is to follow all CDC, OSHA, and state and local health agency recommendations.
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Avoiding Employee Recall Issues Following COVID-19

How to avoid unneeded lawsuits and conflicts
Richard D. Alaniz
April 30, 2020
Employers will begin recalling furloughed employees. Careful planning will be critical if potential issues are to be avoided.
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Understanding Mental Health and The Workplace

How to handle mental health impairments or disabilities
Richard D. Alaniz
March 25, 2020
Employers today are routinely confronted with employee medical issues that impact the workplace, and these do not exclude mental health.
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Understanding the Laws Governing Religion and the Workplace

How to know when to accommodate religious expression
Richard D. Alaniz
February 26, 2020
Employers today are being confronted with issues related to their employees’ religious beliefs.
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How to Reduce Employee Absences in Your Contracting Company

Employee attendance shouldn’t be optional
Richard D. Alaniz
January 3, 2020
If there is one workplace issue that bedevils virtually every employer in the country on a daily basis, it is the dilemma of employee attendance.
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A Guide to Marijuana Legislation, and Its Effect on the Workplace

Understanding the rapidly evolving marijuana rules
Richard D. Alaniz
December 4, 2019
Despite the increase in legalized marijuana, it is still illegal in many states and, more importantly, under federal law.
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Understanding Liability for Unpaid Wages

Making sure you pay your employees properly
Richard D. Alaniz
November 5, 2019
These three words describe one of the most common problems that confront employers in managing today’s workplace: paying people properly.
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A Quick Look at Unions and Employers

Understanding union resurgence and what employers can do
Richard D. Alaniz
October 9, 2019
If unions are to survive, they must keep knocking on doors. Yours does not have to be one of them.
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Navigating Workplace Employee Disputes

Tips for avoiding and addressing conflict
Richard D. Alaniz
October 4, 2019
Given today’s increasingly diverse workplace, an employee conflict could create potential legal liability for the employer.
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