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Performance Management

Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) Support

Give employees a fair chance to improve, and document it. NAE helps Nevada employers write and manage performance improvement plans (PIPs) with clear expectations, realistic timelines and documentation that supports whatever decision follows.

85+ YEARS

Supporting Nevada employers

LAS VEGAS & RENO

Serving employers statewide

HR HOTLINE

Expert answers for members

HR + LEGAL

HR professionals and attorneys
How NAE Helps

Help With Every Step of a PIP

From drafting the plan to deciding what happens at the end.

HR Hotline

Members can call NAE for quick guidance on a specific PIP, a difficult meeting or next steps.

HR Guidance for Managers

Practical HR guidance for managers on coaching, feedback, reviews and discipline.

What a Good PIP Includes

A strong PIP names the specific problem, the standard the employee must meet, the support you will provide, and a reasonable timeline, often 30 to 90 days. It sets regular check-ins and states what may happen if expectations aren’t met.

Nevada is an at-will state and no law requires a PIP. But a fair, well-documented plan reduces the risk that a later termination looks like discrimination or retaliation.

WHAT WE COVER

How NAE Supports PIPs

Practical help for managers and HR.

Is a PIP the Right Step?

Decide whether coaching, a PIP or discipline fits the situation.

Drafting the Plan

Write clear, measurable goals and timelines.

Delivery Meeting

Prepare managers for the conversation.

Check-Ins

Structure and document progress meetings.

Risk Review

Spot leave, accommodation or retaliation concerns before acting.

Final Decision

Close the PIP the right way. Termination Checklist →

Manager Training

Build performance skills. Supervisor Training →
PIP support fits supervisors managing underperformance, HR teams standardizing the process, and owners facing a difficult employee situation.

BEFORE YOU START A PIP

Check these first:

If any answer raises a concern, get HR guidance before issuing the PIP.

What a Well-Run PIP Delivers

A fair PIP process supports:

Local To Nevada

NAE serves employers throughout Nevada from offices in Las Vegas and Reno. See Southern Nevada and Northern Nevada HR services.

Build a Stronger HR Foundation

Strategy depends on day-to-day HR done well. NAE can also help employers with hands-on support, quick answers, and compliance resources.

✓ Need quick answers to HR questions? Use the NAE HR Hotline

✓ Need hands-on HR help? Get an HR Assistant

✓ Want a complete outsourced option? Explore Outsourced HR Services

MEMBERSHIP

Even More Valuable for NAE Members

NAE membership connects Nevada employers with HR expertise, training opportunities, and ongoing HR resources designed to support their organizations year-round.

Member benefits include discounted training programs, educational resources, HR support, compliance information, and access to additional employer services.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Performance Improvement Plan FAQs

No. Nevada is generally an at-will state. A PIP is a best practice that supports fairness and documentation, not a legal requirement.

Commonly 30 to 90 days, depending on the role and the issue.

Be careful. Leave and accommodation rights can affect timing. Get HR guidance first.

Membership includes the HR Hotline, discounted training, compliance resources and more. Annual membership is $1,595 for employers with fewer than 150 Nevada employees and $2,395 for 150 or more. See membership benefits