Richard Alaniz

Richard D. Alaniz is senior partner at Alaniz and Schraeder, a national labor and employment firm 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. He is a prolific writer on labor and employment law and conducts frequent seminars to client companies and trade associations across the country. For more information, call Alaniz at 281-833-2200.

Lewd Language in the Age of #MeToo

Employers must be especially aware of how cultures may clas and cause hostile work environments.

Richard Alaniz

January 14, 2019

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The old axiom that "words can never harm me" may have been true at some point, but that is certainly no longer the case in this age of #MeToo.

ICE Enforcement — Coming Soon to Your Roofing Workplace

Continued and even increased ICE enforcement activity, especially focusing on the workplace, is expected.

Richard Alaniz

December 12, 2018

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In the first seven months of this year, there have been over 5,000 I-9 audits of U.S. workplaces.

Roofing Contactors Need to Meet the Millennial Challenge

Millennials have become the largest age group in today’s workforce.

Richard Alaniz

November 19, 2018

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Millennials, generally acknowledged to be those born between 1981 and 1999, have become the largest age group in today’s workforce.

Profanity in the Roofing Workplace

You may curse the day you didn't set workplace guidelines about swearing.

Richard Alaniz

October 15, 2018

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The use of profanity in everyday conversation has become pervasive, especially with Generation Xers and Millennials.

Impact of Increased Use of Prescription Drugs on Roofing Contractors

'Best Practices' recommended as the legal landscape evolves regarding prescribed medications, medical marijuana.

Richard Alaniz

August 20, 2018

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With the increasing use of prescribed opioids, the likelihood that the issue will arise in either the hiring context or involving a current employee is significant.

How Deregulation Trends Impact Roofing Contractors

Overall deregulation has cut across almost all executive branch agencies, yet those related to labor and employment matters appear to be pushing in the other direction.

Richard Alaniz

July 25, 2018

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One of the more significant election promises made by then-candidate Donald Trump was his pledge to reduce the regulatory burden on American businesses.

Workers' Compensation: A Common Employer's Nightmare

Richard Alaniz

June 11, 2018

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Review past worksite claims to determine the problem areas. If you can prevent the injury, then you prevent the claim. That's a win.

Roofing Workforce: The Care and Feeding of Employees in 2018

The most successful managers I’ve known were those who every day made their employees their paramount concern.

Richard Alaniz

May 14, 2018

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Despite the increasing difficulty and expense of recruiting and retaining suitable employees, little effort has been made by most employers to actually demonstrate that they truly value their employees.

An Aging Roofing Workforce -- Is 60 the New 40?

No company can afford to overlook potential employees that could help contribute to a successful operation

Richard Alaniz

April 4, 2018

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As the overall economy continues to expand and improve, in virtually every industry employers are finding it increasingly difficult to hire qualified employees.

#MeToo and You: Business Owners Big and Small are Facing Sexual Harassment Claims

Richard Alaniz

March 19, 2018

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These incidents are usually more mundane than the outrageous conduct reported recently involving Hollywood and the halls of congress.

This webinar is a must attend for all roofing contractors who are looking to better understand industry expectations for residential and commercial sales in 2019 and beyond.