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Articles by Richard Alaniz

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COVID-19 Pandemic and Employee Mental Health

Richard Alaniz
April 9, 2021
6 Comments

With the pandemic causing added stress and anxiety, employers must show empathy and make available support and resources for employees suffering from mental health issues.


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Unions at the Crossroads

Richard Alaniz
March 19, 2021
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The Biden administration will likely cause a resurgence in union organizing. Follow these tips to create a work environment that discourages talks of unionizing. 


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Paid Leave Laws – What to Expect

Richard Alaniz
February 19, 2021
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Paid leave laws are continuing to gain momentum with federal and state lawmakers. Here is what roofing contractors can expect in the coming years.



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The Roofing Workplace Under a Biden Administration

Employers will be dealing with a decidedly pro-union Biden administration that will make every effort to support a reinvigorated union movement and expand workplace laws.
Richard Alaniz
January 22, 2021
4 Comments

Employers will be dealing with a decidedly pro-union Biden administration that will make every effort to support a reinvigorated union movement and expand workplace laws.



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Dealing with Coronavirus Lawsuits and Workers’ Compensation

As long as coronavirus remains a serious threat to our health, lawsuits will be filed on behalf of those affected.
Richard Alaniz
December 18, 2020
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COVID-19 cases continue to rise following record numbers of new cases reported over the past few months in California, Florida, Texas, and several other states. This recent dramatic increase in cases has caused a sluggish reopening of the economy in many parts of the country. 


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An Unsettled Workforce

An Unsettled Workforce in the COVID-19 World

Richard Alaniz
November 20, 2020
No Comments

Whether fears of being infected by COVID-19 at the workplace are rational or reasonable is irrelevant if it impacts employee performance.


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Age and Other Post-Pandemic Discrimination Claims

Richard Alaniz
October 30, 2020
One Comment
Issues caused by the pandemic paired with the nation’s focus on racial and social injustice may increase discrimination claims for roofing contractors.
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Mental Health and the Roofing Workplace

Richard Alaniz
September 18, 2020
2 Comments
With 43.8 million people experiencing mental illness in a given year, it’s important to know what actions you can take as an employer.
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The Post-Pandemic Workplace

Richard Alaniz
August 14, 2020
2 Comments
Knowing what may be around the corner when it comes to COVID-19-related work issues may help save employers some difficulties in the long run.
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legally speaking

Managing Post-Pandemic Workplace Fallout

Richard Alaniz
July 17, 2020
No Comments
The full effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have yet to be felt, so employers must be ready for dealing with furloughed employees and reopening safely.
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