Richard Alaniz

June 19, 2020

As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic begin to settle, roofing contractors will need to know how to best handle recalling employees.

Religion and the Roofing Workplace

As the construction workforce continues to diversify, employers must make reasonable accommodations for employees with certain religious practices.

May 8, 2020

Employers today are still being confronted with issues related to their employees' religious beliefs.

Understanding Employee Leave Laws

April 17, 2020

Becoming familiar with employee leave laws will help keep your roofing company out of hot water when employees request a leave of absence.

The Rapidly Evolving Marijuana Rules for Roofing Contractors

March 13, 2020

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.

Paying People Properly

Overtime Claims and the Roofing Business

January 24, 2020

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.

December 20, 2019

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.

November 15, 2019

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.

October 11, 2019

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.

September 20, 2019