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Job Descriptions - An Essential Tool for Your Roofing Company

Mundane? Maybe, but laying out expectations shouldn't be ignored

Richard Alaniz

March 18, 2019

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There is no federal or state law, rule, or regulation that mandates job descriptions.

Are Your Salaried Employees at Your Roofing Company Truly Exempt?

It might be quite beneficial for employers to carefully review the job functions of all their salaried employees.

Richard Alaniz

February 20, 2019

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There are individuals in every workplace in the United States who are paid a salary and considered exempt from pay for overtime after 40 hours in a work week.

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.

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.

How to Conduct Effective Job Interviews and Hire the Right Roofers

Following a Few Simple Steps Can Help Prevent Big Problems.

September 10, 2018

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There's no question that the continuous flood of government regulations caused layoffs and a weak hiring rate for many businesses in the recent past.

U.S. Dept. of Labor to Check Contractor Affirmative Action Certifications

Andrew Dietderich

August 21, 2018

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The U.S. Dept. of Labor will audit federal contractors who have not certified their respective affirmative action compliance with the government, per a recent directive issued an agency acting director.

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.

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