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. Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
How to Reduce Employee Absences in Your Contracting Company Employee attendance shouldn’t be optional Richard D. Alaniz January 3, 2020 No Comments 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.Read More
A Guide to Marijuana Legislation, and Its Effect on the Workplace Understanding the rapidly evolving marijuana rules Richard D. Alaniz December 4, 2019 No Comments Despite the increase in legalized marijuana, it is still illegal in many states and, more importantly, under federal law.Read More
Understanding Liability for Unpaid Wages Making sure you pay your employees properly Richard D. Alaniz November 5, 2019 No Comments These three words describe one of the most common problems that confront employers in managing today’s workplace: paying people properly.Read More
A Quick Look at Unions and Employers Understanding union resurgence and what employers can do Richard D. Alaniz October 9, 2019 No Comments If unions are to survive, they must keep knocking on doors. Yours does not have to be one of them.Read More
Navigating Workplace Employee Disputes Tips for avoiding and addressing conflict Richard D. Alaniz October 4, 2019 No Comments Given today’s increasingly diverse workplace, an employee conflict could create potential legal liability for the employer. Read More