• Know the Laws Laws can vary significantly from ju-
risdiction to jurisdiction, and the penal- ties for failing to comply can be costly. It’s important that companies under- stand the legislation that impacts each worksite. Knowledgeable attorneys can offer critical insights into this compli- cated area of law. They can also help employers prepare for an election that could impact their businesses, including special elections and ones that are strict- ly local.
• Consider Your Strategy and Goals
When companies decide to engage
in political activity or support specific candidates, it’s important to consider what the goals are and the best way to accomplish those goals. This will help the company craft its communications and limit its communications to those employees it can legally solicit.
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• Communicate with Workers With the election looming, compa- nies that are required to offer time off to employees should develop a policy that covers all logistics. The policy should explain what the company expects and whether employees need to communi- cate ahead of time if they plan to arrive late or leave early to vote. The policy should obviously be shared with all workers and supervisors, so there are no surprises on Election Day. Voting is critical for democracy,
which is why so many states have laws protecting employees’ right to vote. By knowing the relevant laws, employers can remain in compliance for this elec- tion, as well as upcoming ones.
Richard D. Alaniz is senior partner at Alaniz Schraeder Linker Farris Mayes, L.L.P., a national labor and employment firm based in Houston. He has been at the forefront of la- bor 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 prolific writer on labor and employment law and conducts fre- quent 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 ad- dressed to Rick at (281) 833-2200 or
ralaniz@alaniz-schraeder.com.
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