When an employee takes leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for their own serious health condition, employers can (and should) require some sort of certification from their health care provider that the employee can return to work, with or without restrictions. This is called a fitness-for-duty certification. It certifies that the employee […]
A frequent call we receive from members involves unemployment claims from former employees who haven’t worked for the business in several months — and in some cases, in over a year. Many of you reading this can relate to the situation where an employee was terminated or resigned, and months later, an unemployment insurance (UI) […]
Let’s be honest, working in human resources often feels like a thankless job. You’re the one delivering tough news, navigating complex regulations, and constantly working behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. However, the HR function is absolutely vital – the very backbone that supports a company’s most important asset: its people. And speaking […]
It is essential to understand the key role of human resources in small business success. HR is the backbone that helps basic tasks like hiring, managing performance, and developing current employees. HR also helps ensure legal compliance, manage costs, and encourage growth through new ideas. Overall, HR is a key partner in helping small businesses […]
On March 1, President Trump signed Executive Order 14224: Designating English as the Official Language of the United States with the intent to promote unity, cultivate a shared American culture for all citizens, ensure consistency in government operations, and create a pathway to civic engagement. Like with many of his recent executive orders, the decision […]
In today’s fast-changing job market, more people are asking for clear information about pay. But what does this mean for companies and workers? Pay transparency is not just about showing salaries; it’s about having open discussions about pay practices in a company. In the past, talking about salaries was seen as a bit of a […]
Nominate an outstanding HR professional for 2025 HR Professional of the Year! Do you know someone who is an outstanding HR professional? Is there someone whose hard work and dedication to the HR profession doesn’t get the recognition it deserves? Nominate them for the 2025 HR Professional of the Year! Nevada Association of Employers (NAE) is […]
In today’s digital world, human resources does more than just manage employees. As companies deal with more cybersecurity threats, HR is key in creating strong cybersecurity measures. HR teams are important for raising awareness about security. They also make sure that there are good incident response plans in place. Overall, HR helps build a culture […]
Federal equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws prohibit retaliation in the workplace. Because of this, employers include anti-retaliation policies in their company’s harassment and discrimination policies. However, having a policy alone is not enough. Employers need to have a good understanding of how retaliation is defined and what kind of actions can give rise to retaliation […]
Increased immigration enforcement has been a focus of the federal government in recent years. Those enforcement efforts are expected to increase significantly under the Trump administration. Therefore, employers need to prepare for increased enforcement efforts to minimize potential disruptions and remain compliant. President Donald Trump began his second term with a number of executive actions […]
