MUSIC CAN LEAD TO LIABILITY FOR HARASSMENT
In today’s world it is common in many workplaces for employers to allow their employees to listen to music while at their desks, or even allow an employee to choose […]
TIPS FOR IMPROVING THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Recruitment in today’s professional landscape can be a challenging and time-consuming task, especially when managing multiple responsibilities. Even with the aid of HRIS, ATS and other assorted acronyms, the juggling […]
FMLA NOTICES: HOW YOU MAY BE DOING IT WRONG
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides for job protected leave for employees with certain qualifying medical and/or family reasons. It’s important for employers to understand their obligations under […]
EEOC SUES FOR DISCRIMINATION BASED ON ASSOCIATION
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently filed a lawsuit against Chesapeake Montessori Foundation, Inc., an operator of a Montessori school in Maryland, for alleged discrimination based on association under […]
MANAGING PAYROLL – CHECKS & BALANCES
Payroll administration is an important task in any company. Whether it’s handled by an accounting professional, a dedicated payroll specialist, outsourced to a third party, or delegated to HR, payroll […]
COLLECTING DATA FOR THE 2023-2024 BENEFITS & PERSONNEL PRACTICES SURVEY
NAE is currently collecting data for its 2023-2024 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 […]
DOL ANNOUNCES PROPOSED INCREASE TO SALARY EXEMPT THRESHOLD; WOULD ENTITLE MORE EMPLOYEES TO OVERTIME
Earlier this week, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposal to increase the salary threshold for exemption from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This proposed increase […]
EEOC SETTLES FIRST AI DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT
At the beginning of August, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reached its first-ever settlement in a case that involved artificial intelligence (AI) discrimination in the workplace. This may be […]
GETTING CREATIVE TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN THE WORKPLACE
In the last five years, we have seen a noticeable surge in mental health issues in the workplace. The World Health Organization (WHO) approximates that around 15% of working adults […]
NAVIGATING AI IN THE WORKPLACE
As artificial intelligence and innovative technologies such as ChatGPT become increasingly prevalent, a line from the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey continues to resonate: “I’m sorry Dave, I’m afraid I […]
