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Home » Authors » Richard Alaniz

Articles by Richard Alaniz

Avoiding Employee Recall Issues

Avoiding Employee Recall Issues

Richard Alaniz
June 19, 2020
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As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic begin to settle, roofing contractors will need to know how to best handle recalling employees.
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employee dress codes

Religion and the Roofing Workplace

As the construction workforce continues to diversify, employers must make reasonable accommodations for employees with certain religious practices.
Richard Alaniz
May 8, 2020
One Comment
Employers today are still being confronted with issues related to their employees' religious beliefs.
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legally speaking

Understanding Employee Leave Laws

Richard Alaniz
April 17, 2020
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Becoming familiar with employee leave laws will help keep your roofing company out of hot water when employees request a leave of absence.
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Marijuana legalization

The Rapidly Evolving Marijuana Rules for Roofing Contractors

Richard Alaniz
March 13, 2020
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With more than half of the U.S. legalizing the use of marijuana in some form or another, maintaining a safe and drug-free environment is becoming more difficult to achieve.
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overtime pay

Paying People Properly

Overtime Claims and the Roofing Business
Richard Alaniz
January 24, 2020
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By adopting proactive policies and closely monitoring when and what employees are doing, many overtime claims can be avoided.
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roofing unions

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.
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Wage Theft

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.
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employee disputes

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.
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unemployment

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.
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roofing employees

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.
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