they are prepared for any new laws. • Stay on top of new proposals Employers should proactively


monitor any proposed legislation at the federal and state levels. Business associations, HR staff, in-house counsel and law fi rm attorneys should be regularly consulted, so employers are not blind-sided by the regulatory or fi nancial fall out of any new laws.


• Comply with current laws With the current patchwork of


federal, state and local laws governing time off for new parents, now is an excellent time for organizations to work with HR and legal counsel to review their current policies and procedures and make sure they are in compliance. By ensuring they are currently up-to-date, it will be easier to adapt to any new laws that may emerge. This is particularly true


for companies that operate in multiple states or those in states where new laws will soon take effect, such as New York.


• Consider refresher training and updates


With the topic of paid parental


leave in the news, employees may be wondering about laws and rules that impact them. This is a good opportunity to communicate with employees and provide extra training to supervisors and managers, so everyone understands the company’s policies and expectations. As the


Trump administration


pushes for sweeping changes in the regulatory landscape, including parental leave, employers should start planning. Working with knowledgeable professionals now will help lay the groundwork for changes that could signifi cantly impact employers and their workers.


About the Author


Richard D. Alaniz is senior partner at Alaniz Schraeder Linker Farris Mayes, L.L.P., a national labor and employment fi rm based in Houston. He has been at the forefront of labor and employment law for over thirty years, including stints with the U.S. Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board. Rick is a prolifi c writer on labor and employment law and conducts frequent seminars to client companies and trade associations across


the country. Questions


about this article, or requests to subscribe to receive Rick’s monthly articles, can be addressed to Rick at (281) 833-2200 or ralaniz@alaniz- schraeder.com.


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