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Richard Alaniz

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.
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Passing an OSHA Inspection in 2023

Richard Alaniz
Richard Alaniz
April 1, 2023
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Within days of taking office, the Biden administration directed OSHA to double the number of compliance safety and health officers and increase safety audits across the country. Roofers should expect unannounced OSHA audits to increase in the coming months. 


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Roofing Workplace Resolutions for 2023

A Workplace Resolution For 2023

Richard Alaniz
Richard Alaniz
March 17, 2023
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With uncertainty clouding economic forecasting, employers need to get their priorities straight or face the consequences.
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Marijuana and Workplace Law in 2023

Richard Alaniz
Richard Alaniz
February 1, 2023
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The rapid proliferation of state marijuana laws, especially the workplace protections provided by some, has made maintaining legally compliant drug policies a major task for most employers.


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Dealing With Workforce Reductions

Richard Alaniz
Richard Alaniz
January 1, 2023
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 It is not too soon to at least give some consideration to how you would approach employee reductions should such a need arise.


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Increasing Manager and Supervisor Pay

Richard Alaniz
Richard Alaniz
October 1, 2022
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If the Biden administration’s plans to raise the overtime salary threshold this month come to pass, it could lead to struggles for most businesses.


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Supervisors and the Law

Richard Alaniz
Richard Alaniz
September 1, 2022
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Supervisors not only train and manage employees, they are the first defense a business has to avoid legal issues with federal, state and local regulations.


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Pregnant Employees and Roofing Employer Obligations

Richard Alaniz
Richard Alaniz
June 1, 2022
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How to accommodate a pregnant employee who may have work limitations continues to vex employers. It’s an issue that, if improperly handled, could result in legal liability to employers.


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Are Your Handbook Policies Legal?

Richard Alaniz
Richard Alaniz
May 1, 2022
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Changes to the rules regarding workplace handbooks could create legal issues for roofing contractors if they’re not careful.


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Unions – Struggling to Remain Relevant

Richard Alaniz
Richard Alaniz
April 8, 2022
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While unions have made some small victories as of late, they appear to be struggling to regain the membership levels they once held.


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Expanding Overtime Eligibility

Richard Alaniz
Richard Alaniz
March 11, 2022
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With the potential for overtime threshold to increase under the Biden administration, it’s important for employers to know which employees would be exempt.


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