Employers who operate in the Ninth Circuit (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington) should take a moment to review their Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) disclosures and authorizations to ensure they are in compliance with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal’s recent decision. FCRA’s Disclosure Requirements The FCRA requires, among other […]
The Nevada Association of Employers (NAE) has been an invaluable resource for Nevada employers since 1938. Our staff of HR professionals is equipped with the knowledge and experience to assist employers in navigating the often-complex world of employment-related statutes and regulations. Our team offers time-tested services and support for our members. In this article we discuss […]
Covered Employers Get Additional Time to Submit EEO Data Due to the recent federal government shutdown, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has postponed the opening of the EEO-1 submission period until early March 2019. The deadline to submit EEO-1 data has also been extended to May 31, 2019. Details and instructions for the 2018 […]
Fewer Holiday Parties Due In Part to #MeToo, Study Finds According to a recent study, only 65% of companies intend to throw a holiday party this year. These numbers haven’t been this low since we were in the midst of the Great Recession, when only 62% of companies planned to hold a holiday party for […]
By: Amy Matthews, SPHR It’s that time of year again—the ominous fourth quarter. Year end, open enrollment, holiday parties, bonus calculations, office hours are all over the place, and half your staff is missing. It’s a good time to be in HR! It is also time to ramp up for next year by making sure […]
Election Day is fast approaching. You may already be hearing from employees who want to take time off to exercise their right to vote on November 6, 2018. While federal law does not mandate that employers provide their employees with time off—paid or unpaid—to vote, many states do. This includes Nevada. Nevada law requires employers […]
Retaliation was the most filed claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in fiscal year 2017—nearly half of all charges included a claim of retaliation. How do employers avoid being part of that statistic? What is Retaliation? Retaliation exists where there is a protected activity by an employee, an adverse employment action by the […]
By Amy Matthews, SPHR Compliance. For a myriad of reasons, this is a word that gets mixed reactions from employers. Some find it annoying – a necessary evil. Forced to comply with all the rules and regulations because “The Man” says they must. Others are leading the charge. Current and accurate Labor and Safety postings? […]
New Requirements for Employers Who Use Third-Party Background Check Companies Beginning September 21, employers who use a third-party background check company to conduct background checks must use the updated Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Background checks, provided by a background check company, that investigate a job applicant’s or employee’s credit, […]
By some estimates up to 70% of employers are in violation of some provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Misclassifying of employees as exempt is one of the most common violations and can be the most costly. Why is misclassification so common? Because the rules surrounding who is exempt are some of the most […]
