Following Governor Sisolak’s May 7, 2020 announcement to begin Phase 1 of the Nevada United Roadmap to Recovery, many businesses were permitted to reopen under certain restrictions. The State of Nevada subsequently issued industry specific guidance on those restrictions for the businesses permitted to reopen. Notably, for every industry it is either mandatory or suggested […]
The Department of Labor (DOL) has been updating it’s guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) for employers as new issues come up in the implementation of this new law. One recent update clarified in what situations an employee may be able to take employer-provided paid time off concurrently with certain FFCRA leaves. […]
Every so often, we will receive a call from a concerned employer about a notice they received from the either the Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Unfortunately, the notice they received often informs the employer that a Charge of Discrimination has been filed against them by either a […]
Did you know that NAE specializes in Nevada and Federal laws? NAE is one of the most well regarded, trustworthy resources in the state when it comes to keeping your business compliant and running smoothly. As our state continues to grow, the number of employers who are unsure of local rules and regulations increases. When […]
Under what circumstances can an employer in Nevada make deductions from an employee’s paycheck? As with many questions involving the law, the answer is it depends. Without authorization from the employee, employers may make deductions from an employee’s paycheck for (1) any amount required by law (i.e. taxes, child support, etc.) and (2) contributions to […]
The day we’ve all been waiting for is finally here. The new I-9 has been released. Employers should start using the new form right away. There was only a minor change to the computer fillable form. The print version is still the same however, employers still need to use the updated form to reflect the […]
Picture this: One of your long-term employees has called out, on average, twice a week for the last 6 weeks. When he calls out, he tells his manager it is to care for his wife, who is ill. His work starts to fall behind. The manager is getting frustrated and writes him up for excessive […]
While most employers are aware of the importance of affirmative action in the employment context, many are unaware that they are required to have an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) as well, pursuant to federal law. How do you know if you are required to have one? The answer depends on, among other things, whether you […]
As we have been advising for the last few years, the Department of Labor (DOL) has been working on updating the salary threshold for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Today, it issued its final rule, which will go into effect on January 1, 2020. The salary threshold below which employees will […]
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that, due to high burden on employers and unproven usefulness of the program, it will not collect pay data during future EEO-1 reporting cycles. That is likely welcome news for employers who have been following the EEO-1 reporting saga. Nothing about today’s announcement changes the obligations for […]
