by Rob Parker It is difficult enough to deal with employees who have an intimate or romantic relationship and the potential for sexual harassment claims. But what if the sex is consensual, and occurs in the workplace? An executive had been hearing rumors that one of his managers, who was married, was having an affair with […]
Raymond Severson, plaintiff in Severson v. Heartland Woodcraft Inc., has asked the United States Supreme Court to clarify how much leave is required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Appeals Courts have issued conflicting opinions on the matter, which has created confusion for employers. The Supreme Court has not decided whether it will […]
Stay On Top of These Dates to Stay Compliant Staying on top of all the filing deadlines and reporting dates can be difficult. Even the most organized employer can miss a deadline. Missing filing deadlines and reporting dates can result in adverse consequences for the employer. To ensure you remain in compliance, Nevada Association of Employers has […]
Mental health issues in the workplace have received more and more attention in recent years, and statistics indicate the biggest opportunity for improvement lies within the Silver State. According to annual surveys and reports from the national nonprofit Mental Health America, Nevada annually ranks at the bottom in terms of adults and children having the […]
On January 5, 2018, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new test for determining whether interns are employees who must be paid in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The DOL adopted the primary beneficiary test for determining whether an intern is an employee under the FLSA. Previously, the DOL had used […]
Employers have until February 15th to implement new withholding tables Earlier this week, the IRS released Notice 1036 to update the income tax withholding tables for 2018. This notice reflects that changes made by the tax reform legislation signed into law on December 22, 2017. Notice 1036 shows the new rates for employers to use […]
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NewsPay Membership Dues, Register for Training Online, and So Much MORE! Over the next week, we will be rolling out our new Member Portal. What does this mean for you? It means that you, as a member of NAE, will be able to do more with your membership through our website. You will continue have access to the same great member-exclusive content, […]
Sexual harassment in the workplace is being recognized heavily in the media, and albeit on the big screen, it’s nonetheless still these individuals jobs and day to day. Sexual harassment in the workplace has been considered a form of discrimination on the basis of sex in the United States since the mid-1970s. Sexual harassment in the workplace results in […]
Start Off the New Year Right — Make Sure You are in Compliance The 2017 Nevada Legislative Session was a busy one for those who follow developments in labor and employment law. Bills to raise the minimum wage, provide paid sick leave to employees, and allow for triple the amount in damages on wage claims […]
HEARD IT ON THE HOTLINE by: Rob Parker If not dealt with promptly and effectively, conflict between two employees can escalate causing disruption, low morale, and possible litigation. Once poor decisions are made regarding conflict, it is very difficult to “unwind” them to avoid a serious problem. When a job takes employees away from home for a […]
