Attention Nevada Employers! If you downloaded and used the new Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, between November 14, 2016 and November 17, 2016, you will want to review the forms to ensure your employees’ Social Security numbers appear accurately in Section 1. There was a glitch when the revised Form I-9 was first published. Numbers entered […]
The Nevada Association of Employers is accepting nominations for our first annual HR Professional of the Year award. This award is given out to recognize and honor excellence in Human Resources. Do you know someone who is an outstanding HR professional? Nominate them for the 2017 HR Professional of the Year! Nominees must be a […]
Nevada employers, like many across the country, are facing a conundrum. Should they stop testing job applicants for marijuana now that more states have legalized it for medicinal and/or recreational purposes? Twenty-eight states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana. Eight of those states, including Nevada, have also legalized marijuana for recreational use. […]
As every employer knows it’s hard to find good employees. So when you do, you want to retain them. If you have a high turnover rate in a particular department, you should ask yourself why. Research shows that employees that are motivated are less likely to quit. At work, an employee’s motivation is strongly influenced by […]
When your organization reaches 50 or more employees, there are some federal and state regulations that should be considered in order to ensure compliance. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)FMLA applies to any private-sector employer who has 50 or more employees within a 75-mile radius. FMLA requires these employers provide up to 12 weeks of […]
What is Minimum Wage in Nevada? Nevada minimum wage law for 2017 updates. The Office of the Labor Commissioner has released the annual bulletins for Nevada’s minimum wage and daily overtime requirements that will take effect July 1, 2017. The rates for the upcoming year will remain unchanged from last year. This is the sixth […]
Walt Disney Co.’s $3.8 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) should serve as a reminder to Nevada employers to carefully review state and federal wage and hour laws before making deductions from employee paychecks for uniforms or other expenses. The settlement will provide back pay to 16,339 employees of Disney Vacation Club […]
Do you need recertification credit hours to maintain your HR credential? Great news! The Nevada Association of Employers can help you with that. NAE has recently been designated as a HR Certification Institute (HRCI) Approved Provider. As such, NAE has submitted many of its excellent training programs for recertification credit approval. What does that mean for you? It means […]
It’s that time of year again. NAE is currently collecting data for its annual pay survey. Please visit our website for more information and instructions on how to participate in our annual pay survey. NAE encourages all Nevada businesses to participate in our annual pay survey. Whether you are in the Reno/Sparks area, Las Vegas, Carson […]
Nevada Association of Employers (NAE) has partnered with the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN), Northern Nevada Human Resources Association (NNHRA), and Reno Sparks Association of Realtors (RSAR) in launching WhyReno.org, an interactive website for recruiters, realtors, and employers to attract talent. “WhyReno.org provides a one-stop location that highlights the many attributes and resources that […]
