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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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Heightened Immigration Enforcement by the Trump Administration

With a little attention to detail, employers should avoid ﬁnes resulting from a surprise immigration investigation.

Richard Alaniz

September 13, 2017

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Issues surrounding immigration have been a focal point for employers since the 1986 passage of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).

Feds Increase Scrutiny of Employer Handbook Provisions

Richard Alaniz

August 11, 2017

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Under President Donald Trump's administration, employers may be able to anticipate many changes in the regulatory and legal environment.

Are You Responsible for Labor Violations Committed by Companies You Work With?

There are three cases that will alter how franchisees, general and sub-contractors, and other companies operate.

Richard Alaniz

July 10, 2017

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Did you realize that you could be liable for labor violations that the company commits while working there?

The EEOC's Increased Focus on Leave Policies

Now's the time for employers to renew and revise any leave or no-fault absence policies.

Richard Alaniz

June 12, 2017

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The EEOC has focused intensely on employers' leave policies - alleging that many companies' leave policies violate the ADA, and filing numerous lawsuits over the past several years.

Trump Pushes Paid Parental Leave Policy

Employers should start to prepare now so they're ready for any new changes to federal laws.

Richard Alaniz

May 5, 2017

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President Donald Trump announced his intention to work on making childcare more accessible in a bi-partisan fashion during his first address before a joint session of congress.

Marijuana in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know

Richard Alaniz

April 6, 2017

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Given the reality of increasing marijuana legalization, assuring that its presence in the workplace and any associated problems is prevented has become a critical concern.

Trump, Immigration, and the Construction Industry’s Future

The Trump administration will focus on American job loss to illegal aliens

Richard Alaniz

March 20, 2017

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If President Trump follows through on his campaign talking points regarding illegal immigration, the potential impact on the construction industry workforce could be devastating.

A Look at President Trump’s Pro-Business Labor Secretary Nominee

Trump’s new labor chief will have the authority to undo several measures implemented since 2008.

Richard Alaniz

February 3, 2017

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President Donald Trump announced his choice for chief of the U.S. Dept. of Labor (DOL), and while the nominee's name may be relatively unknown, a look at Andrew Puzder's ideology reveals that his nomination isn't much of a surprise.