by: Amy Matthews If you go to work sick, you are like every 3 out of 4 American workers, according to recent data. Additionally, statistics from the Centers for Disease Control show that your odds of getting sick are between 5-20%. The idea of “going to work while sick” sparks many debates and opinions. We […]
Raymond Severson, plaintiff in Severson v. Heartland Woodcraft Inc., has asked the United States Supreme Court to clarify how much leave is required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Appeals Courts have issued conflicting opinions on the matter, which has created confusion for employers. The Supreme Court has not decided whether it will […]
Start Off the New Year Right — Make Sure You are in Compliance The 2017 Nevada Legislative Session was a busy one for those who follow developments in labor and employment law. Bills to raise the minimum wage, provide paid sick leave to employees, and allow for triple the amount in damages on wage claims […]
Make Sure You’re In Compliance on January 1st As we informed you this summer, Governor Sandoval signed Senate Bill 361, providing leave for employees who are victims of domestic violence or whose family or household member is a victim of domestic violence. This new law is set to go into effect next month. We want […]
October 30, 2017 | Category:
LeaveProviding leave for employees in times of tragedy By: Amy Matthews We all see catastrophic events on the news — hurricanes, fires, shootings. While they present their own problems — grieving, loss, destruction and rebuilding — there is a matter-of-fact side that people are almost afraid to discuss: the side that considers how a worker […]
