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 […]
Senate Committee Approves Increase Yesterday, the Senate Commerce, Labor and Energy Committee passed Senate Bill 106 (SB 106) by a vote of 4-3, largely along party lines. SB 106 proposes increasing the minimum wage in Nevada each year until the minimum wage reached $11.00 per hour for employees who are offered qualifying health insurance and $12.00 per hour for […]
ONLY A FEW WEEKS LEFT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2017 NEVADA PAY SURVEY There are only 3 weeks left to participate in the 2017 Nevada Pay Survey. The deadline to submit your pay data is June 1, 2017. Don’t procrastinate! Every Nevada business* that submits a 2017 Nevada Pay Survey on or before the June 1st deadline […]
May 9, 2017 | Category:
NewsIt’s approaching that time of year where high school kids are looking for summertime employment. This is a great resource for employers looking for part-time or temporary help during the summer months. However, youth employment comes with restrictions. It’s important to keep these restrictions in mind when hiring employees who are minors. The Department of Labor takes child labor […]
On May 3, 2017, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve legislation that would allow private-sector employers to offer compensable time (more commonly known as “comp time”). The legislation, titled the Working Families Flexibility Act, passed by a vote of 229-197. The legislation now moves to the Senate for deliberation. The Working Families Flexibility […]
On May 1, 2017, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began issuing the redesigned Permanent Resident Card (also known as a Green Card) and Employment Authorization Document (EAD). This redesign is part of the Next Generation Secure Identification Document Project. The new Green Card and EADs will: Display the individual’s photos on both sides; Show […]
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 […]
Quick Growing Hub The Reno-Sparks area is growing and longtime residents have started to take notice. Within the last three years more than 100 companies have relocated to Reno to grow their businesses and brand. The cost of living in Nevada is .9% less the national average and new companies are hiring left and right […]
