WORKPLACE HARASSMENT DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
As we all adjust to the new “normal” at home and at the workplace (or for some people their home turning into the workplace) it is important to remember that […]
NON-DISCLOSURE CLAUSES IN SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS PROHIBITED BY AB 248
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, it became apparent that the actual number of claims for sexual harassment, sex-based discrimination, and sexual offenses was grossly underestimated. The reason being […]
THE LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF RUMORS AND GOSSIP IN THE WORKPLACE
Everyone can picture it: a group of co-workers are gathered around the water cooler, discussing the terrible ending to the HBO show Game of Thrones when one person suddenly changes […]
MANY MANAGERS NOT EQUIPPED TO HANDLE HARASSMENT COMPLAINTS
A recent study revealed why companies are failing to deal with workplace harassment — managers and supervisors are not adequately equipped to handle the complaints. An estimated 70% of all […]
DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND GAMING CONTROL BOARD TO COLLECT SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION POLICIES FROM LICENSEES
As we advised earlier this month, Governor Sisolak signed an Executive Order shortly after taking the oath of office creating the Governor’s Task Force on Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Policy. […]
GOVERNOR CREATES SEXUAL HARASSMENT TASK FORCE
Governor Steve Sisolak was sworn in as Nevada’s 30th Governor on January 7, 2019. As his first official act as Governor, Sisolak signed an executive order establishing the Governor’s Task […]
FEWER HOLIDAY PARTIES IN 2018 – WHY?
Fewer Holiday Parties Due In Part to #MeToo, Study Finds According to a recent study, only 65% of companies intend to throw a holiday party this year. These numbers haven’t […]
WHERE ARE WE? ONE YEAR OF #METOO
It’s been one year since workplace sexual harassment started making headlines. Of course, #MeToo has been around much longer (originating in 2006), but the Harvey Weinstein allegations (as well as […]
TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE
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 […]
GAMING CONTROL BOARD LOOKING TO IMPLEMENT MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICIES
Review NAE’s Sexual Harassment Policy Checklist below. You may have noticed that sexual harassment has been in the news lately. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) certainly has. On March 1, Becky […]
