The divisive political climate currently facing the United States has citizens debating labor and immigration issues. Some Nevada industries such as landscaping, restaurants, and hotels use visa programs to employ foreign workers for seasonal jobs. Low-skilled seasonal workers from other countries rely on H 2B (H-2B) visas to temporarily work in the United States to […]
Company culture is a hot term floating around many employers across the United States right now. According to Kate Gonger of Gizmodo.com, Google recently released a statement to its employees stating that, “[Google would like to continue] its open culture while enforcing respectful communication among employees.” Some industries, technology in particular, see the terms “open culture” […]
As an employer, understanding Nevada’s overtime laws will help you better understand what you can and can’t offer your employees. Nevada labor laws require employers to pay overtime at the rate of 1½ times an employee’s regular rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a workweek to all employees, unless otherwise […]
As employers, knowing which types of behavior count as types of harassment in the workplace may be one of the most important pieces of information that you have in your toolbox. Did you know that actionable claims are not just limited to business hours or the worksite? There are quite a few misconceptions when it […]
Minimum wage in Nevada has been a hot topic as of late, but the Nevada Association of Employers in here to clear up the changes. Currently, the minimum wage in Nevada is $8.25 USD. (View full article from Fox 5 news, here.) If an employer offers health insurance, alternatively, the minimum wage is then $7.25 […]
We’ve been stressing this for awhile, but now more than ever, it is extremely important to review your Employee Handbook. When was the last time you took a peek at it? Reviewing your policies, re-writing out-of-date policy, etc., will save you from a world of hurt and headaches that could be in your near future. […]
February 21, 2018 | Category:
HRThe Nevada Association of Employers (NAE) has partnered with the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) to offer NAE members unparalleled benefits when obtaining or renewing their HRCI certifications. What is the HR Certification Institute? HRCI offers 7 different certifications throughout the stages of your HR career. Not only do these certifications show your dedication to your practice, it sets […]
Motivation is the underlying drive of individuals to accomplish tasks and goals, but the question is, how do you get your employees motivated? There are many factors that can influence employee motivation including the organization’s internal structure, the integrity of your company’s operations, and the company culture as a whole. In the workplace, it is integral to motivate […]
Sexual harassment in the workplace is being recognized heavily in the media, and albeit on the big screen, it’s nonetheless still these individuals jobs and day to day. Sexual harassment in the workplace has been considered a form of discrimination on the basis of sex in the United States since the mid-1970s. Sexual harassment in the workplace results in […]
The Other Types of Harassment Our last article, Sexual Harassment Training: How to Avoid Harassment, we dove into what can be considered sexual harassment, and what you can do as an employer to prevent that kind of behavior. It is extremely important to have a plan of action in the event of a sexual harassment issue, […]
