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Deadly Territory: Fatal Injuries in the Workplace

Falls accounted for nearly 40 percent of fatal work injuries in construction in 2015

Art Aisner

January 30, 2017

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Fatal injuries in the workplace are on the rise, according to the latest data from the U.S. Dept. of Labor (DOL).

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

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.

New Rules May Make Many Eligible for Overtime

The estimated four million workers who would become eligible represent just the beginning.

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.

Federal Court Blocks New Overtime Rules … For Now

November 23, 2016

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Ruling delays the reclassification of employees eligible for OT planned for Dec. 1.

The Push for $15 an Hour, and the Impact on Roofing Employers

Richard Alaniz

July 6, 2016

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As more politicians and union-affiliated groups push for higher minimum wages, employers need to prepare now for the significant financial, compliance and regulatory challenges these changes may bring.

Equal Pay Becomes More Complicated for Employers with New California Law

California now has one of the strictest laws in the country, and other states are considering them

Richard Alaniz

June 3, 2016

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When California’s Fair Pay Act took effect on Jan. 1, it represented one of the toughest equal pay laws in the nation.

Navigating Workplace Safety Issues in 2016

OSHA is expected to increase fines while making it harder than ever for employers to police safety violations.

Richard Alaniz

May 2, 2016

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OSHA is expected to increase fines and make it harder than ever for employers to police safety violations.

Employment Records Roofing Contractors Must Have

Companies must create and maintain certain employee records from the time they apply to the time they leave the company and beyond.

Richard Alaniz

April 4, 2016

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Last June, Crothall Services Group Inc. was sued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for failing to maintain proper records on its employees.

The Department of Labor's Changes to Overtime Rules for 2016 and Beyond

By being proactive, employers can get ahead of the game and limit their exposure.

Richard Alaniz

March 7, 2016

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When the changes become effective, employers can expect greater scrutiny and a further increase in wage and hour lawsuits.

6 Ways Roofing Contractors Can Minimize Workplace Violence

Richard Alaniz

December 10, 2015

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Companies can take steps to help reduce the chances of workplace violence by understanding what the risk factors are and developing policies to minimize opportunities for workers to be victims of such conduct.