FMLA FOR ADULT SIBLINGS? POSSIBLY.

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides employees with job-protected leave for certain personal and medical reasons. Those reasons include birth and bonding of a child or placement of […]
IRS RELEASES MILEAGE RATES FOR 2025

The IRS has announced its annual optional standard mileage rates for 2025. The standard mileage rate is a benchmark used by many businesses to reimburse their employees for the costs of operating […]
MANAGING ATTENDANCE: SOLUTIONS TO MINIMIZE IMPACT OF ABSENTEEISM

Attendance issues like late arrivals, early departures, no-call/no-shows, and unscheduled absences are arguably some of the more difficult things to manage in any workplace. These unexpected absences can disrupt workflows, […]
HIGH TECH STRUGGLES WITH DIVERSITY ACCORDING TO EEOC

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently released a report regarding opportunities for minorities and women in high tech. The report, High Tech, Low Inclusion: Diversity in the High Tech […]
NEVADA FINALIZES HEAT ILLNESS STANDARDS

Living in Nevada, where in some areas we have the hottest temperatures in the country, you may find it surprising to know that we have never had any type of […]
PREVENTING AGE DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE

Anyone familiar with discrimination protections in the workplace knows that the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects employees and applicants who are age 40 or older in all aspects […]
FEDERAL COURT BLOCKS SALARY THRESHOLD INCREASE FOR SALARY EXEMPT WORKERS

On November 15th, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas blocked implementation of the Biden Administration’s final rule increasing the salary threshold for salary exempt workers under […]
HOW NAE CAN SUPPORT MEDICAL PRACTICES WITH HR COMPLIANCE

While all companies should comply with employment laws and regulations, some industries are more heavily regulated than others. This is especially true in the medical industry. Medical providers are focused […]
HR CONFERENCE BENEFITS: EMPOWERING HUMAN RESOURCE LEADERS

The Nevada Employer Conference is an annual event for Nevada business professionals and HR leaders seeking to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving landscape of employment law and […]
UNPAID INTERNS: ENSURING STUDENT IS PRIMARY BENEFICIARY

Certain workers — students and interns — may not be considered “employees” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA requires, among other things, that employers pay employees for […]