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Labor and employment lawyer Richard Alaniz examines the legal ramifications of business strategies.

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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 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.

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.

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.

"Just Cause" Employee Termination in Roofing

Proving just or good cause involves more than whether misconduct occurred.

Richard Alaniz

May 22, 2019

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You're fired! Those are words that no employee ever wants to hear and that employers hope they rarely have to utter.

Social Security Administration's No-Match Letters Making a Comeback

Unfortunately, no-match letters are soon to again be in the mail to many employers.

Richard Alaniz

April 15, 2019

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Many employers still recall opening letters from the Social Security Administration about mismatched Social Security numbers on wage reports.

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The March Issue includes RC's Young Guns feature, which highlights young roofing contractors! Check out these 7 successful up-and-comers in the industry as well as roofing business advice, contractor profiles, and more.

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