UNDERSTANDING PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS IN NEVADA: LEGAL GUIDELINES & EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES
In Nevada, employers must adhere to specific regulations regarding payroll deductions. Here’s what you need to know: Authorized Deductions Employers are permitted to deduct certain amounts from an employee’s paycheck […]
TIPS FOR HANDLING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS
Supervisors, managers, and HR professionals have all been there at one point in time or another, there is a poor performer on staff and the time has come to have […]
WORKER MISCLASSIFICATION CAN BE COSTLY; CONDUCT AN AUDIT TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE
The Department of Labor recently released its final rule on worker classification (Independent Contractor vs. W2 employee). The rule returns to a six-factor test, which focuses on the totality of […]
IRS ANNOUNCES STANDARD MILEAGE RATES FOR 2024
The IRS has released it’s annual optional standard mileage rates for 2024. The standard mileage rate is used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or […]
EMPLOYER BEWARE! THE EEOC IS BUSY
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently released their year-end litigation round up for its 2023 fiscal year and the results should put employers on high alert. In the period […]
HR ASSIST – FOR WHEN YOU NEED SOME HELP
The holidays have passed. Open enrollment is over. Year end is done. Fourth quarter is complete. Month end is in your rear-view mirror. The new year is in front of […]
SUSPICIOUS TIMING CAN SUPPORT CLAIMS OF DISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION SAYS COURT
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals (Anderson v. KAR Global, dba Adesa Missouri LLC) ruled in favor of an employee’s discrimination and retaliation claims, highlighting the significance of the […]
HANDLING CONFLICT WHEN CONFLICT BECOMES TOO MUCH
In the complex landscape of professional interactions, conflicts can arise that require thoughtful resolution. Arguments reminiscent of toddler tantrums may seem out of place in the workplace, yet unfortunately, phrases […]
HOLIDAY CHALLENGES FOR HR DEPARTMENTS
Navigating the holidays is usually a challenge for HR departments and supervisors tasked with ensuring employees enjoy the festivities while maintaining productivity. The holiday season, known for its inherent stressors […]
SERVICE ANIMALS: A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST
Handling requests for service animals in the workplace as reasonable accommodations can pose unique challenges for employers. The main reason being that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not […]
