on employee safety and health through aggressive enforcement of all OSHA standards. They intend to double the number of compliance investigators, as well as increase the number of workplace audits. Therefore, in addition to ensuring that all COVID-19, normal safety protocols, and necessary training have been implemented, employers should also confirm that their OSHA 300 log, Form 301 and 300A are all current and posted if required. Finally, no review of policies and
procedures would be complete without a thorough review, and if needed, revision of the employee handbook. If you do not have one, now would be a good time to implement one. No workplace is too small to be without an employee handbook. Handbooks remain the most effective way to publicize your policies and your expectations for the employees. They also help to ensure that you are consistent in the treatment of
About the Author Richard D. Alaniz is a partner at Alaniz Law & Associates, PLLC, a labor and employment firm based in Houston. He has been at the forefront of labor and employment law for over forty 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 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-law.com.
employees. In addition, a well-written handbook demonstrates a good faith effort to comply with the numerous regulations that apply to the workplace. By taking the time to conduct an employment policy review early in the
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year, employers are much more likely to successfully demonstrate compliance if a government audit arises or an employee files suit.
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