As we advised back in March, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published the newest version of the Form I-9 on July 17, 2017. The form is available for download from their website. Employers are permitted to use the prior version with a revision date of 11/14/16 N through September 17th, but will be required […]
Leave for Domestic Violence Victims Available Effective January 1, 2018 On June 8, 2017, Governor Sandoval signed Senate Bill 361, which adds a new section to NRS 608 requiring employers to provide leave for employees who are victims of domestic violence or whose family or household member is a victim of domestic violence. This new […]
DON’T LET THESE MISCONCEPTIONS LEAD TO A CHARGE OF WORKPLACE HARASSMENT There are certain misconceptions regarding workplace harassment, including what many supervisors believe are defenses to a charge of workplace harassment. These misconceptions are common, but may not be shared by your supervisors when sitting through harassment training. It is important that you educate your […]
Nevada Association of Employers has partnered with Paylocity to provide members with a 10% discount off bundled pricing on all Paylocity services.
Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say Words are important. They have specific meanings. In dealing with employees, words are especially important. The right word must be used so there is a clear understanding between the employer and employee as to what is being communicated. In addition, when there is person-to-person communication or when […]
According to a recent study, government regulations and penalties imposed by regulators for noncompliance are the top concerns for many small to mid-sized businesses. These concerns are not unwarranted as 40% of survey participants indicated that they had incurred fines related to noncompliance. There are several areas of risk that businesses encounter related to employment. Applicant Rights […]
Job descriptions are written statements that describe the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, and reporting relationships of a particular job. If drafted correctly, they can be an employer’s best friend. However, job descriptions that are out-of-date or incomplete can result in adverse determinations. Two recent cases exemplify the important of current and accurate job descriptions: Reyes […]
Trump DOL Will Not Defend Obama Era Overtime Rule Late last year, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted an emergency injunction request, halting implementation of the Department of Labor’s new overtime rule. The new overtime rule, which was finalized under the Obama Administration, would raise the threshold for the salary […]
As you are probably very much aware, healthcare reform is on the horizon again. The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA), which has been touted as the replacement for the Affordable Care Act (also known as the ACA or Obamacare). The bill, which passed the House by a vote of […]
Getting Your HRCI Certification Is getting certified one of your goals for 2017? The Nevada Association of Employers (NAE) is here to help! Through our partnership with HR Certification Institute (HRCI), HR professionals who work for NAE member organizations receive a $50 discount off the HRCI exam fee. In addition, once you become certified you […]
