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Articles by Richard Alaniz

immigration reform and control act

Heightened Immigration Enforcement by the Trump Administration

With a little attention to detail, employers should avoid fines resulting from a surprise immigration investigation.
Richard Alaniz
Richard Alaniz
September 13, 2017
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Issues surrounding immigration have been a focal point for employers since the 1986 passage of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).
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federal regulations

Feds Increase Scrutiny of Employer Handbook Provisions

Richard Alaniz
Richard Alaniz
August 11, 2017
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Under President Donald Trump's administration, employers may be able to anticipate many changes in the regulatory and legal environment.
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worker violations

Are You Responsible for Labor Violations Committed by Companies You Work With?

There are three cases that will alter how franchisees, general and sub-contractors, and other companies operate.
Richard Alaniz
Richard Alaniz
July 10, 2017
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Did you realize that you could be liable for labor violations that the company commits while working there?
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EEOC

The EEOC's Increased Focus on Leave Policies

Now's the time for employers to renew and revise any leave or no-fault absence policies.
Richard Alaniz
Richard Alaniz
June 12, 2017
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The EEOC has focused intensely on employers' leave policies - alleging that many companies' leave policies violate the ADA, and filing numerous lawsuits over the past several years.
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Paid Parental Leave Policy

Trump Pushes Paid Parental Leave Policy

Employers should start to prepare now so they're ready for any new changes to federal laws.
Richard Alaniz
Richard Alaniz
May 5, 2017
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President Donald Trump announced his intention to work on making childcare more accessible in a bi-partisan fashion during his first address before a joint session of congress.
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Marijuana in the Workplace

Marijuana in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know

Richard Alaniz
Richard Alaniz
April 6, 2017
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Given the reality of increasing marijuana legalization, assuring that its presence in the workplace and any associated problems is prevented has become a critical concern.
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immigrant workers

Trump, Immigration, and the Construction Industry’s Future

The Trump administration will focus on American job loss to illegal aliens
Richard Alaniz
Richard Alaniz
March 20, 2017
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If President Trump follows through on his campaign talking points regarding illegal immigration, the potential impact on the construction industry workforce could be devastating.
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Pro-Business Labor Chief

A Look at President Trump’s Pro-Business Labor Secretary Nominee

Trump’s new labor chief will have the authority to undo several measures implemented since 2008.
Richard Alaniz
Richard Alaniz
February 3, 2017
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President Donald Trump announced his choice for chief of the U.S. Dept. of Labor (DOL), and while the nominee's name may be relatively unknown, a look at Andrew Puzder's ideology reveals that his nomination isn't much of a surprise.
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new president

What President Trump Means for Labor and Employment in Roofing

Change is coming, but employers should know that moves from the Trump administration may not be immediate.
Richard Alaniz
Richard Alaniz
January 1, 2017
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With the election of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States, the business community can almost certainly look forward to a new era.
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labor rules

New Rules May Make Many Eligible for Overtime

The estimated four million workers who would become eligible represent just the beginning.
Richard Alaniz
Richard Alaniz
December 1, 2016
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Millions more American workers will be eligible for overtime thanks to a new U.S. Department of Labor rule.
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