UPDATES TO NEVADA’S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS LEAVE
As employers in Nevada know under Nevada’s domestic victims leave law, employees who are either victims of domestic violence or family/household members of a victim of domestic violence are entitled […]
IS YOUR COMPANY READY FOR A FULL-TIME HR PERSON?
Is your company ready for a full-time HR person? This is a question that plagues many a growing company. It starts out easy. The owner / visionary has an idea […]
NLRB GENERAL COUNSEL FINDS MOST NON-COMPETES VIOLATE THE NLRA
On May 30th, the General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a memorandum to all regional directors on non-compete agreements and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). […]
BEST PRACTICES FOR DOCUMENTATION
Document, Document, Document Numerous times a week one of our members will call to discuss the potential termination of an employee and whenever we receive one of these phone calls, […]
BEYOND THE EAP: ADDRESSING MENTAL HEALTH AT WORK
Positive mental health is crucial for overall well-being, productivity, and job satisfaction. Promoting mental health in the workplace will benefit both employees and employers by reducing absenteeism, improving performance, and […]
NINTH CIRCUIT RULES USERRA REQUIRES PAID SHORT-TERM MILITARY LEAVE
In February, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (Ninth Circuit) handed down a ruling that may change the way employers treat short-term leave for military service. In Clarkson v. Alaska […]
U.S. SUPREME COURT CONSIDERS UNDUE HARDSHIP STANDARD FOR RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS
On April 18th, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Groff v. DeJoy, a case in which the central question is what does undue hardship mean for religious […]
SUPPORTING EMPLOYEES WITH TOXIC WORKPLACE TRAUMA
It’s the first day at your new job. You aced the interview, got yourself some new work clothes, and are beyond excited to get started with your new position. Your […]
SPOTLIGHT: PUMP FOR NURSING MOTHERS ACT
On December 29, 2022, the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act or PUMP Act) was signed into law by President Biden as part […]
NEVADA MINIMUM WAGE & DAILY OVERTIME THRESHOLD INCREASES GO INTO EFFECT JULY 1ST
Each year, on or before April 1st, the Labor Commissioner issues the annual minimum wage and daily overtime bulletins, which announce the rates that go into effect on July 1st […]
