Living in Nevada, where in some areas we have the hottest temperatures in the country, you may find it surprising to know that we have never had any type of heat illness regulations – until now. At the federal level, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a heat index of 80°F as […]
Anyone familiar with discrimination protections in the workplace knows that the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects employees and applicants who are age 40 or older in all aspects of employment. Age discrimination at work can show up in many ways, some more obvious than others. It can include making negative comments about a […]
On November 15th, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas blocked implementation of the Biden Administration’s final rule increasing the salary threshold for salary exempt workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The court ruled that the rule exceeded the Department of Labor’s (DOL) authority under the FLSA. The FLSA establishes […]
While all companies should comply with employment laws and regulations, some industries are more heavily regulated than others. This is especially true in the medical industry. Medical providers are focused on the services they provide to patients and not on the back-end administrative needs of the practice as a business. Case in point – I […]
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) litigation for the 2024 fiscal year came to an end on September 30, 2024, and the EEOC recently issued a press release detailing EEOC’s litigation work for the year. The EEOC announces that in the fiscal year 2024, it filed 110 lawsuits involving unlawful employment discrimination. EEOC General Counsel […]
EEOC Lawsuit Against FedEx The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against FedEx alleging its policy requiring employees to be 100% healed in order to return to work violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This lawsuit is a good reminder for employers regarding how to handle employees returning from medical leave […]
Employment laws can be tricky for employers to navigate. There’s not only the federal laws and regulations to contend with, but also the specific employment laws that pertain to the one’s particular state of operations. For businesses that operate across state lines, navigating employment laws can be even trickier, especially if the two states are […]
The Nevada Employer Conference is an annual event for Nevada business professionals and HR leaders seeking to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving landscape of employment law and human resources best practices. This year’s conference, taking place on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Reno, NV promises to be an even bigger and better […]
In today’s competitive job market, where employees have more choices than ever before (gig workers make up 36% of the workforce in the United States), businesses need to be innovative to attract and retain top talent. While traditional benefits like health insurance are important, what employees truly desire is the opportunity for professional development and […]
Certain workers — students and interns — may not be considered “employees” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA requires, among other things, that employers pay employees for all time worked, including at least minimum wage and overtime, if applicable. Workers who are not employees within in the FLSA’s definition may not be […]
