MEDICAL INQUIRIES AND THE ADA
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) asking disability-related questions or requiring medical examinations, regardless of how the information is used, can be the basis for a claim or lawsuit. […]
WHO DOES FMLA APPLY TO?
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per twelve (12) month period. Despite FMLA being fairly well known, […]
SPOTLIGHT: KIN CARE LEAVE
According to our 2019-2020 Nevada Benefits & Personnel Practices Survey, 23% of participating employers do not allow employees to use sick time to care for a sick family member (exclusive […]
WHO DOES THE ADA APPLY TO?
The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of […]
IMPLICATIONS OF HAVING REMOTE WORKERS OUTSIDE NEVADA
When the pandemic first started in 2020, many companies transitioned to a remote work model. In many cases, this involved quite a bit of work and expense on the back […]
EEOC ISSUES GUIDANCE ON TRANSGENDER, LGBTQ WORKPLACE ISSUES
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued technical guidance regarding discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The technical guidance clarifies existing law regarding sex-based discrimination in light […]
DID YOU KNOW?
With an employee handbook you can communicate expectations for behavior, benefits, and working conditions. Without clear policies, an organization can struggle with enforcement of work performance standards. Because, without clear […]
IS ASKING ABOUT THE COVID VACCINE A HIPAA VIOLATION?
In the best of times, people can get confused about what is (and is not) a HIPAA violation. In pandemic times, with misinformation running rampant, we see it even more. […]
HOW BUSINESSES AND EMPLOYEES ARE NAVIGATING THE COVID VACCINE
As the COVID-19 vaccine distribution continues nationwide, with more individuals becoming eligible for the vaccine, the question of how businesses are handling the vaccine in the workplace also continues. While […]
NEW FMLA FORMS AND WHY YOU MIGHT WANT TO USE THEM
Last summer, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued new FMLA forms. With the focus for much of 2020 on the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have missed it, but don’t panic. […]
