How we attract and retain good employees is one of the most important things to know and understand when in business — particularly right now. It is also important to clearly define who (and what) you want in your staff. The best way to identify these things is through a job description. What is a […]
Recently President Biden signed bipartisan legislation that made Juneteenth (June 19th) a federal holiday. Juneteenth is the first new federal holiday in nearly 40 years. It marks the day news of emancipation reached the last remaining slaves in Texas — nearly two months after the end of the Civil War and two years after the […]
Workers’ compensation is required in Nevada. This is insurance that a business must have in place the moment it hires its first employee. Workers’ compensation insurance covers medical benefits, lost wages, and retraining (when necessary) for an employee who is hurt on the job. The premiums for this insurance are based on wages, which are […]
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 everyone is eager for things to return to normal, legal and logistical concerns and employee attitude about the vaccine are causing some uncertainty on vaccine […]
There used to be a rule of thumb in HR, when it came to the ratio of human resource professionals to employees. One HR person for every 100 employees was the norm. However, what wasn’t specified is the actual amount of work or responsibilities the HR person must handle for these 100 employees. In a […]
On January 20, 2021, the Biden Administration issued a memorandum implementing a regulatory freeze, asking the heads of all executive departments and agencies to halt all non-emergency rulemaking pending a review by the new administration. This regulatory freeze likely means the end for the Final Rule on the independent contractor test issued on January 6, […]
Early in the pandemic, the primary concern of age discrimination in employment centered on the mass layoffs and furloughs that were being conducted when many businesses were ordered to shut down their operations. Often, when employers conduct mass layoffs there can be the tendency to let go of older (and likely more expensive) employees in […]
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Pay EquityAlthough President Trump has not formally conceded the presidential race against democratic challenger Joe Biden and continues contest the election results, it is important for Nevada employers to be aware of what changes may occur during a Biden administration. It is anticipated that the approach of Biden will likely resemble that of former President Barack […]
Seasonal. Variable. Part-time. Full-time. Going into the fourth quarter (and holiday season) these are words employers are using more and more. As workload and product demands increase in certain industries, the need for additional labor comes into play. There are many questions surrounding seasonal employment. Here are some of the most common: What is a […]
‘Tis the season of Thanksgiving and holiday get-togethers. It is also the season of planning events and we have started to get this question at NAE: Should we have a holiday party this year or is that too risky? Some employers are on the fence due to the possible exposure risks involved with holiday get-togethers. […]
