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.

Union Organizing in Roofing – A Matter of When

If unions are to survive, they must keep knocking on doors. Yours does not have to be one of them.

Richard Alaniz

December 20, 2019

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Now more than ever, unions are holding the candidates' feet to the fire.

What Contractors Should Know About Wage Theft Laws

Wage payment violations occur in workplaces of all sizes across all industries, and generally involve a number of employees since most violations are the result of an improper pay procedures.

Richard Alaniz

November 15, 2019

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There's a lot of confusion out there, but employers who make staffing decisions based on discriminatory reasons can still be held liable.

Roofing Workplace Safety: Employee Disputes

Depending on the situation, the employer may need to do more than simply smooth out workplace disputes.

Richard Alaniz

October 11, 2019

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Workplace disputes can range from simple verbal arguments to the extreme of workplace violence. Depending on the situation, the employer may need to do more than simply smooth out conflicts.

Contesting Unemployment Benefits Claims for Roofing Contractors

The fewer successful unemployment claims the employer has, the lower the tax rate. However, contesting every claim may not necessarily be the best strategy.

Richard Alaniz

September 20, 2019

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The goal of almost every employer is to maximize profits by reducing operating costs whenever and wherever possible.

Are You in Tune with Your Roofing Employees?

How to create more engaged employees that willingly support the company’s values and mission.

Richard Alaniz

August 16, 2019

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How to create more engaged employees that willingly support the company’s values and mission.

Former Roofing Employees – What Can You Say?

To be immune from liability, the employer cannot knowingly or intentionally disclose information that is false or misleading.

Richard Alaniz

July 19, 2019

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Almost all employers on a regular basis receive calls from a prospective employer requesting information about a former employee.

OSHA Inspections - What Roofers Should Expect

Never been the subject of an OSHA inspection? Planning and preparing for such an inspection is critical.

Richard Alaniz

June 14, 2019

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Proper planning for an eventual OSHA inspection can mean the difference between a clean bill of health or multiple citations and their attendant fines.