Despite efforts in Congress to repeal and/or replace the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare or ACA), it appears, at least for now, that the ACA is here to stay. That means that employers must remain in compliance with the coverage and reporting provisions. Under the ACA, individuals are required to have health insurance and applicable […]
Despite a general belief to the contrary, workers’ compensation in Nevada is not all that complicated. Like any field, workers’ compensation has it’s own unique terms, phrases, and abbreviations, but once you get past that, it’s fairly straight forward. To dispel some of the confusion, the Nevada Association of Employers has developed the following as a guide to […]
The Nevada Association of Employers would like to take a moment to spotlight one of our many distinguished member organizations: Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada. Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada (GSSN) is 6,600 members strong across northern Nevada and have been a proud member of NAE since January 2010. GSSN believes every girl […]
In an order issued August 31st, U.S. District Court Judge Amos Mazzant struck down the Obama-era federal overtime rule that would have raised the salary threshold to qualify for the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) “white collar” exemptions (executive, administrative and professional). This means that the existing overtime regulations remain in effect. The rule proposed to more than […]
The Nevada Association of Employers is currently collecting data for its 2017-2018 Benefits & Personnel Practices Survey. New this year, NAE will be collecting all benefits and personnel practices data electronically — no more completing an endless spreadsheet of data. Simply click the link below to be directed to the online survey. It’s as simple as that. Instructions […]
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NewsOn August 29th, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced an immediate stay of the effective date of the pay data collection provisions of the revised EEO-1 form. The revised form was set to go into effect March 31, 2018. OMB noted a concern that some aspects of the revised collection of […]
If you have been thinking about enhancing your career and expanding your knowledge of HR, it is time to get certified! Certification is a commitment that demonstrates dedication, credibility and a mastery of the principles of human resources to your employers, clients, staff members and professional peers. Certification attests to the investment you have made […]
LESSONS LEARNED FROM OTHER STATES – DEALING WITH MEDICAL MARIJUANA Earlier this month, a United States District Court Judge in Connecticut ruled, among other things, that federal law did not preempt enforcement of Connecticut law prohibiting employers from firing or refusing to hire someone who uses marijuana for medicinal purposes. While the decision in Noffsinger v. SSC Niantic Operating Company […]
Shane Roskie just moved to Reno from Parker, Colorado to be closer to his girlfriend. The two quickly realized that the housing market was tight. “There’s not much to really look at,” he said. He purchased a new home in Double Diamond with his girlfriend because he couldn’t find one in an already established neighborhood. […]
On June 3, 2017, Governor Sandoval signed Assembly Bill 276, which amends NRS 613 to set new standards for non-compete agreements. These new standards became effective upon the Governor’s signature. A non-compete agreement is an agreement between an employer and employee, which states that upon termination of employment the employee is prohibited from pursuing employment in competition with […]
