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Employment Law Dispatch

Contractor Forced to Pay More Than $360K in Damages and Back Wages

Does an employer have an obligation to pay for work “prep”?

June 12, 2023

Labor law can be confusing and may lead a company into unintentional non-compliance. Work “prep” time, like training, is technically considered "work" by the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor.

Religion and the Roofing Workplace

As the construction workforce continues to diversify, employers must make reasonable accommodations for employees with certain religious practices.

Richard Alaniz

May 8, 2020

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Employers today are still being confronted with issues related to their employees' religious beliefs.

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

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.