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Home » Authors » Richard Alaniz

Richard Alaniz

Richard D. Alaniz is senior partner at Alaniz and Schraeder, a national labor and employment firm based in Houston. He has been at the forefront of labor and employment law for over thirty years, including stints with the U.S. Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board. He is a prolific writer on labor and employment law and conducts frequent seminars to client companies and trade associations across the country. For more information, call Alaniz at 281-833-2200.
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ARTICLES

Dressing the Part: Implementing Dress Codes in the Workplace

Richard Alaniz
March 6, 2015
One Comment
An organization must carefully consider its particular situation when creating or reviewing the corporate dress code.
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Big Changes Ahead for Joint Employers and Independent Contractors

Richard Alaniz
February 9, 2015
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In order to be in compliance now and in the future, employers must take several steps.
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Legally Speaking

NLRB McDonald's Ruling Could Have Wide-Ranging Impact for Roofing Professionals

Richard Alaniz
November 3, 2014
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Companies should take several steps to prevent being blindsided new developments.
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LegallySpeaking

A "Year of Action" Leads to Years of Regulation for Roofing Contractors

Richard Alaniz
October 8, 2014
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Executive orders could increase compliance headaches for federal contractors.
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LegallySpeaking

Talking the Talk: Developing Communication Strategies for the Digital Age

Richard Alaniz
September 8, 2014
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Employers need to stay on top of new ways to communicate and their legal ramifications.
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Legally Speaking

Best Practices in Hiring

Richard Alaniz
June 4, 2014
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Putting more effort into finding quality employees can reduce turnover and limit liability.
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LegallySpeaking

Use Criminal History Background Checks Wisely

Richard Alaniz
April 7, 2014
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Employers should review their use of criminal background checks in light of recent EEOC activity.
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Legally Speaking

Watch Out for UFOs: Worker Centers as “Union Front Organizers”

Richard Alaniz
February 7, 2014
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It’s time to understand the changing focus of worker centers and prepare for their presence.
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How Contractors Can Navigate the Maze of Affirmative Action

Richard Alaniz
January 1, 2014
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The laws governing affirmative action programs for contractors are lengthy and complicated.
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Legally Speaking

Be Prepared to Handle EEOC Investigations

Richard Alaniz
December 4, 2013
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Analyzing recent trends can shed light on EEOC complaints and resulting litigation.
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