WHEN CONTACTING AN EMPLOYEE ON FMLA BECOMES FMLA INTERFERENCE
When providing guidance to our members, it is common to advise that if an employee is out on leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), the employer should […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSISTENT, PROPER DOCUMENTATION PRACTICES
Another case out of the Appeals Court for the Eleventh Circuit has highlighted the importance of consistency when applying employee paperwork requirements. In today’s complex workplace, the significance of proper […]
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 […]
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. […]
FFCRA TAX CREDIT EXTENDED TO MARCH 31ST
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which provides paid leave for specified COVID-related reasons, went into effect on April 1, 2020 and is set to expire on December 31, […]
THE FATE OF FFCRA IN 2021
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) went into effect in April 2020 and by it’s terms is set to expire on December 31, 2020. As this date draws near, […]
WHAT A BIDEN ADMINISTRATION MAY MEAN FOR EMPLOYERS
Although 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 […]
REMINDER: TIME OFF TO VOTE IN NEVADA
As Election Day approaches every two years the questions regarding employees taking time off to vote on Election Day begin to surface. This year is no different. Since we are […]
HR GOES BACK TO SCHOOL
As I begin this article, the school district where I live is expected to announce their recommendation that school be conducted completely online this fall. As a parent, this gives […]
