A FRIENDLY REMINDER ABOUT TIP SHARING ARRANGEMENTS FROM THE DOL
In a recent Opinion Letter, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) addressed who can receive tips in a mandatory tip-out or tip-pooling arrangement. This recent Opinion Letter is a good […]
MUSIC AT WORK: KEEPING THE PEACE WITHOUT KILLING THE VIBE
Why Music Preferences Can Create Workplace Challenges Few workplace topics seem as harmless as music, yet it can quickly become a source of disagreement. Musical tastes vary widely, and when […]
SWEEPING CHANGES TO AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OBLIGATIONS
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) has finalized three important rules that significantly alter affirmative action requirements for federal contractors and subcontractors. These developments are part of a […]
YOU CAN’T SPLIT THE DIFFERENCE ON OVERTIME
A recent case out of New Jersey offers an important lesson for employers in Nevada: do not try to get creative with overtime; it will cost you. The New Jersey […]
NATURAL DISASTERS AND THE WORKPLACE: WHAT NEVADA EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOW
Wildfires, extreme heat, flooding, winter storms, power outages, and other emergencies can create difficult situations for Nevada employers and their employees. When a natural disaster or other emergency occurs, employers […]
EXEMPT EMPLOYEE PERFORMING NON-EXEMPT WORK: NEW FLSA GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYERS
The DOL issued a new Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) opinion in May of this year that addresses the question of whether an exempt employee can perform additional hourly non-exempt […]
POTENTIAL VS. PERFORMANCE: WHEN IT’S TIME TO FACE REALITY ABOUT PROBLEM EMPLOYEES
You’ve heard it before. Maybe you’ve even said it: “[insert employee name here] is great when they’re here!” or “When they take their time and focus, they do a great […]
NEVADA PAID LEAVE LAW: A PRACTICAL PTO COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR EMPLOYERS
Understanding Nevada Paid Leave If you’re a Nevada employer with at least 50 people on staff, there’s a good chance that your paid time off policy (whether your organization calls […]
DRUG USE TRENDS: NEARLY 1 IN 5 WORKERS USING DRUGS
Each year, Quest Diagnostics publishes its Drug Test Index™ (DTI), a series of reports examining workplace drug use trends based on positivity rates from laboratory testing performed by Quest in […]
CAN EMPLOYERS LIMIT UNION ORGANIZING IN PARKING LOTS? WHAT THE KROGER CASE SHOWS.
A recent case from the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) demonstrates how careful employers must be when it comes to the places where they restrict concerted activity. On May 8th […]
