Recent events have made people look again at what actions an employer can take when an employee’s workplace conduct goes viral. From controversial comments on social media to participation in social movements or protests, there is a veritable minefield of issues to navigate. It can be hard for companies to know what to do in […]
For HR professionals, compliance isn’t just about avoiding penalties—it’s about building trust, consistency, and resilience within an organization. Every stage of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to retirement, carries with it a host of legal and procedural obligations. Missing even one step can expose a company to risks that range from costly fines to reputational […]
All knowledgeable employers are aware that religion is a protected characteristic under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. While not the most common issue in the workplace — religious discrimination claims were 4.1% of all claims filed with the EEOC in 2024 — employers should still be aware of the pitfalls that can come […]
What’s with all these buzzwords lately in HR? Quiet Quitting. Quiet Hiring. Ghost Jobs. Boomerang employees. Now enter: Quiet Firing. What is Quiet Firing? The concept of “quiet firing” is not new. It’s just a new term for something we have seen before. Quiet firing is a term used to describe making your employees so […]
New Leave Requirement Begins October 1st Nevada has adopted a new law that will require employers of all sizes to provide unpaid job-protected leave to employees who volunteer with the Nevada Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. This law becomes effective on October 1, 2025, and is designed to support employees who take part in […]
On June 10, 2025, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo approved Senate Bill 260, a measure designed to safeguard employees who work outdoors from the risks created by wildfire smoke. The legislation directs the state’s Division of Industrial Relations to develop rules aimed at limiting exposure to unhealthy air quality. Breathing smoke from wildfires can irritate the […]
Let’s set the scene. An employee comes into work and provides medical paperwork to their manager or the human resources department. Sound familiar? It could be Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) certification paperwork, or a doctor’s note related to an Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) situation. Upon review, human resources notices that the medical […]
Thomas Wolfe said, “You can’t go home again.” What he meant by that is once you’ve left, things are never the same when you go back. There’s another saying penned by Robert Frost, “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in.” Both sayings feel trepidatious. Is […]
Workplace violence is on the rise. There have been a number of recent incidents that have made local and national headlines. While some may dismiss these as isolated incidents, many states across the country are introducing or expanding laws on workplace violence prevention to address the growing issue. What is Workplace Violence? Workplace violence encompasses […]
An employee handbook is more than just a collection of workplace policies. An up-to-date and clearly written employee handbook is an important risk management and workforce communication tool. It promotes consistency in the application of company policies, ensuring fairness and reducing the risk of claims. It provides employees with a clear understanding of what they […]
