Last month, the Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a final rule changing the interpretation of independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The proposed changes would establish the standard as a totality of the circumstances test. This is a shift from the rule proposed during the final days of the Trump administration, which […]
As Election Day approaches the questions regarding employees taking time off to vote begin to surface. This year is no different. Since we are one week away from Election Day, this is a good time to review Nevada’s requirements for taking time off to vote. While there is no federal requirement that employees receive time off to […]
If your Office Manager didn’t show up to work tomorrow, would you know what to do? If your Production Manager had to take 6 weeks off for medical reasons, could someone step in? If your Controller takes a 12-week maternity leave, would her colleagues know how to do her job? If you aren’t sure or […]
Halloween is right around the corner. This spooky holiday is a great opportunity for employees in different departments within the organization to connect and celebrate the spookiest time of the year. To ensure your Halloween celebrations remain fun and not frightful, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. Whether you allow employees […]
Unfortunately, workplace violence is still an ongoing issue in workplaces today. Workplace violence is typically defined as any acts or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) reports that acts of violence and other injuries is currently the […]
The death of an employee can be a difficult time for a company, especially when the death involves a long-time employee. If human resources has not had to deal with the death of an employee, they may be unsure as how to proceed. There are some simple steps that all companies can take so that […]
Following an investigation, a Texas-based restaurant group has been ordered to pay more than $230,000 in back wages to workers who were required to share their tips, by company policy, with restaurant managers. While the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) permits both tipped and nontipped employees to share in tips, it prohibits employers, managers, and […]
NAE is currently collecting data for its 2022-2023 Benefits & Personnel Practices Survey. All Nevada business are encouraged to participate. This annual survey collects important information regarding benefits and personnel practices for businesses throughout the state. We believe it provides the most comprehensive, reliable, and current information available for Nevada. The survey covers 24 benefit […]
It is always important to have an eye-catching (and compliant) job post – but never as important as it is now. The labor market continues to confound most of us, but there are some tips you can use to increase your chances of a successful hire. The average job seeker spends 30 seconds reading a […]
Employers generally try to do the right things for the right reasons. However, as the adage goes: no good deed goes unpunished. Even acting with the best intentions can result in liability. That is why its important to act in compliance with the law, not just with what you might think is fair or in […]
