On Friday, July 19th, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) voluntarily dismissed its appeal of the 5th Circuit’s ruling from the District Court in Texas. The NLRB had been appealing the original District Court’s decision, which vacated the NLRB’s joint employer rule issued a year prior. This ruling had reversed the NLRB’s previous standard, which […]
Many human resource professionals have experience with managers who avoid addressing employee behavior until they become so frustrated that they want to fire the employee immediately. As an HR professional, you are now the one frustrated because you know that none of the issues that the manager is so upset about have even been documented […]
Over the last several years there have been a lot of buzzwords and phrases used to describe work life in the post-COVID workplace: the great resignation, quiet quitting, ‘resenteeism‘, bare minimum Mondays, etc. Many of these buzzwords and phrases come with a negative connotation and indicate workers are dissatisfied with work and feeling employee burnout. […]
What are Some of the Challenges Facing HR? Working in Human Resources can be a daunting, albeit rewarding task. HR Professionals are the “First Responders” of the Administrative and Operations world. The minute something goes sideways with an employee, everyone goes rushing off to find HR. Was your paycheck wrong? Contact HR. Did Xavier say something […]
The 2024 Nevada Employers Conference was one for the books! This event, which we’ve hosted annually for 7 years has always been the highlight of our work. This year’s conference affirms just how much we love what we do and it far exceeded our expectations. With nearly 200 business leaders in attendance from all across […]
Many employers are well-acquainted with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the laws that they must comply with to protect their employees and prevent discrimination in the workplace. One of the most prominent aspects of the ADA that impacts employers and HR professionals is Title I, which prohibits private employers, state and local governments, employment […]
The Temperatures in Las Vegas (& Nevada in General) Are Heating Up Summer hasn’t even officially begun, and Las Vegas is currently experiencing its hottest June on record. And the rest of Nevada isn’t faring much better with fire weather watches and warnings are becoming more frequent already in Northern Nevada. Air temperatures will get […]
The Nevada Employer Conference is an annual event for Nevada business professionals and HR leaders seeking to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving landscape of employment law and human resources best practices. This year’s conference, taking place on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Reno, NV promises to be an even bigger and better […]
What is the Title VII New Harm Standard? As any good employer knows, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and other protected classes. When an individual brings a claim alleging violation of Title VII, there is a standard of proof that the […]
In today’s competitive job market, where employees have more choices than ever before (gig workers make up 36% of the workforce in the United States), businesses need to be innovative to attract and retain top talent. While traditional benefits like health insurance are important, what employees truly desire is the opportunity for professional development and […]
