While many are familiar with the liability protections for businesses that came from Senate Bill 4 (SB4), it also implemented new requirements for public accommodations to limit the transmission of COVID-19 among employees and guests. Those provisions include implementation of a written response plan, which includes procedures for sanitization and handwashing, screening and social distancing, […]
As we previously advised, on August 8th President Trump signed an Executive Order authorizing the deferral of certain payroll taxes for September 1 through December 31, 2020. Specifically, the Executive Order authorizes, but does not require employers to suspend the withholding and payment of the employee portion of Social Security taxes. President Trump has said […]
On August 27, 2020, the Department of Labor issued several updates to their “Frequently Asked Questions” concerning the application and enforcement of mandatory leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). With school starting, the timing of the updates proved very useful as the DOL sought to address questions surrounding the entitlement of leave […]
In this crazy avalanche of 2020, we have seen so many new issues arise. New laws have been enacted. We have had new employee scenarios that we never thought we would have to deal with. We have handled the implementation of mask requirements. We have navigated changes to our workforce by implementing remote work, conducting […]
Unemployment fraud continues to be an issue that plagues employers in Nevada and nationwide. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic and the barrage of layoffs as a result of mandatory closures and stay-at-home orders created the perfect landscape for those seeking to benefit financially from others’ misfortune. We have heard from many member organizations that have received […]
Do you know when to call for HR help? Do you know what it means (and how it feels) to have a resource in HR that you can count on? How do you know if you need HR assistance? And, if you do need HR assistance, what kind do you need? Many companies are too […]
After Congress failed to come to an agreement on a second Coronavirus relief package, President Trump signed several executive orders and memorandums on August 8, 2020 aimed at providing economic relief to employees and individuals who have lost their jobs as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. One of the more notable actions taken by […]
The 32nd Special Session of the Nevada Legislature addressed many important issues. However, the one most concerning for businesses in Nevada was addressing potential COVID-19 liability. The 32nd Special Session ended in the early hours of August 6, 2020 with the passage of Senate Bill 4 (SB4). SB4 grants immunity to many businesses, nonprofit organizations, […]
A recent court decision from the US District Court for the Southern District of New York has called into question the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Final Rule implementing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and their subsequent guidance on how it should be applied. In challenging the Final Rule, the State of New York […]
Last night Governor Sisolak unveiled the long-term strategy for mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in Nevada. During his press conference last week, the Governor announced we would be moving from a phased approach to a more sustainable long-term strategy. The new long-term strategy, which is called Road to Recovery: Making a New Normal, will focus […]
