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 […]
GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES NEW COVID-19 MITIGATION DIRECTIVES
In the midst of record COVID-19 cases in Nevada, Governor Steve Sisolak has announced new mitigation directives that will affect businesses statewide. Calling for a statewide “pause,” Governor Sisolak issued […]
DOL ISSUES REVISIONS TO REGULATIONS ON PAID LEAVE UNDER FFCRA
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued revisions to the regulations on paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act […]
PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS FACE NEW REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO COVID-19
While many are familiar with the liability protections for businesses that came from Senate Bill 4 (SB4), it also implemented new requirements for public accommodations to limit the transmission of […]
IRS ISSUES GUIDANCE ON PAYROLL TAX DEFERRAL
As we previously advised, on August 8th President Trump signed an Executive Order authorizing the deferral of certain payroll taxes for September 1 through December 31, 2020. Specifically, the Executive […]
DOL UPDATES FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT FAQs
On August 27, 2020, the Department of Labor issued several updates to their “Frequently Asked Questions” concerning the application and enforcement of mandatory leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response […]
RESOURCES FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING UNEMPLOYMENT FRAUD
Unemployment fraud continues to be an issue that plagues employers in Nevada and nationwide. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic and the barrage of layoffs as a result of mandatory closures and […]
TIME FOR A VACATION: PRESIDENT TRUMP’S PAYROLL TAX HOLIDAY
After Congress failed to come to an agreement on a second Coronavirus relief package, President Trump signed several executive orders and memorandums on August 8, 2020 aimed at providing economic […]
SENATE BILL 4: LIMITING COVID-19 LIABILITY FOR BUSINESSES
The 32nd Special Session of the Nevada Legislature addressed many important issues. However, the one most concerning for businesses in Nevada was addressing potential COVID-19 liability. The 32nd Special Session […]
FEDERAL COURT RULING CALLS INTO QUESTION DOL’S INTERPRETATION OF FFCRA
A recent court decision from the US District Court for the Southern District of New York has called into question the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Final Rule implementing the Families […]
