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EEOC RESCINDS GUIDANCE ON USE OF ARREST AND CONVICTION RECORDS
On October 28, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted to rescind its enforcement guidance on the use of arrest and conviction records in employment decisions. The rescission is

SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION: LESSONS FROM A RECENT EEOC SETTLEMENT
Recently, an Italian restaurant chain, with 15 locations across California and Nevada, settled a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and as a

ASTROLOGY IN THE WORKPLACE: WHY ZODIAC SIGNS DON’T BELONG AT WORK
Astrology is amazing. I’m a Leo, and I will be happy to tell you how I am better than you in every way. All the attributes apply to me, and

A FRIENDLY REMINDER ABOUT TIP SHARING ARRANGEMENTS FROM THE DOL
In a recent Opinion Letter, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) addressed who can receive tips in a mandatory tip-out or tip-pooling arrangement. This recent Opinion Letter is a good

MUSIC AT WORK: KEEPING THE PEACE WITHOUT KILLING THE VIBE
Why Music Preferences Can Create Workplace Challenges Few workplace topics seem as harmless as music, yet it can quickly become a source of disagreement. Musical tastes vary widely, and when

SWEEPING CHANGES TO AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OBLIGATIONS
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) has finalized three important rules that significantly alter affirmative action requirements for federal contractors and subcontractors. These developments are part of a

YOU CAN’T SPLIT THE DIFFERENCE ON OVERTIME
A recent case out of New Jersey offers an important lesson for employers in Nevada: do not try to get creative with overtime; it will cost you. The New Jersey

NATURAL DISASTERS AND THE WORKPLACE: WHAT NEVADA EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOW
Wildfires, extreme heat, flooding, winter storms, power outages, and other emergencies can create difficult situations for Nevada employers and their employees. When a natural disaster or other emergency occurs, employers

EXEMPT EMPLOYEE PERFORMING NON-EXEMPT WORK: NEW FLSA GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYERS
The DOL issued a new Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) opinion in May of this year that addresses the question of whether an exempt employee can perform additional hourly non-exempt
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