On December 18th, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Attorney General to take the necessary steps to expedite the rescheduling of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act. This was a process that had started under the Biden Administration but had not been completed when he left office in January. The intent and purpose […]
A new case recently decided by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (Eighth Circuit) in November of this year once again highlights the importance of having clear dress code policies. In Home Depot U.S.A. v. NLRB, the Eighth Circuit reaffirmed the right of employers to prohibit employees, especially those in customer-facing roles, from wearing politically-focused […]
If you are in human resources, an owner/operator, or a manager of some kind, your employees will likely need a performance management conversation at some point. Most companies have a progressive discipline policy, or a process that guides them in addressing performance issues when they arise. Unfortunately, many companies don’t follow their own policies. This […]
Over 100 Participants Across 18 Industries We would like to thank all of the businesses that participated in the survey this year. Over 100 employers from across the state provided valuable data on key aspects of their workplace, including turnover rates, drug and alcohol testing policies, leave of absence offerings, recruitment strategies, and much more. […]
A frequent call we receive from members here at NAE involves the topic of direct threat under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These situations usually arise because an employer has a concern that an employee with a disability may pose a safety risk to themselves or others. Employers will reach out for guidance on […]
A Question I Didn’t Expect Now and then, an interview gives you a story you know you’ll be telling for years. While I have heard a lot during interviews, a question I was asked during a recent interview took me a little bit by surprise. It was unexpected for sure, but very telling of the […]
The rate at which AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot have improved in recent months has created an increasingly tempting shortcut for businesses when it comes to their employment questions. But it’s not just chatbots. An abundance of AI-powered handbook builders has hit the market, each promising to have everything you need to create […]
The Nevada Supreme Court recently issued a decision regarding the interplay between Nevada’s wage and hour laws and the Portal-to-Portal Act under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). That decision caught some employers off guard and caused concern that current practices may not be aligned with the law. As explained further below, the Nevada Supreme […]
There is an interesting new case involving harassment in the workplace from the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. In August, the Appeals Court heard Bivens v. Zep, Inc., 147 F.4th 635, 643 (6th Cir. 2025), to address the question of whether an employer can be held liable for workplace harassment committed by a non-employee (such […]
Rethinking HR’s Role Many things come to mind when we hear the term human resources. We think of employee relations, payroll, benefits, performance reviews, and recruiting. I could go on. There is more to HR, though. What few people consider an HR function is actually one of the most important aspects. What might that be, you […]
