That spooky time of year is upon us once again. No, not Halloween – flu season. The flu hits all of us from time to time. Pandemics happen, but hopefully very few of us are ever involved in a pandemic situation. Because an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, all employers should […]
With the new health care rollout by the Trump Administration your health care plans may have changed for you and your employees. The Trump Administration has just signed an executive order health care in the Roosevelt Room at the White House on Thursday. Following the removal of the birth control mandate for employers, Trump has […]
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide qualified individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to benefit from employment-related opportunities, prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals with disabilities, and requires employers to offer reasonable accommodations. Charges of disability discrimination have […]
The White House has announced that employers will be allowed to claim a religious or moral objection to the Affordable Care Act (also known as the ACA or Obamacare) requirement that employer-provided health benefits include no-cost birth control coverage. Under the ACA, non-grandfathered plans must cover eighteen FDA-approved types of contraception, including oral contraceptives, IUDs, […]
The DOJ Changes Stance on Transgender Discrimination in the Workplace On October 4, 2017, United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memorandum revising the Justice Department’s (DOJ) stance on workplace discrimination based on sex. In the memo, Sessions states that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which makes it unlawful for employers […]
Once again another mass shooting is making headlines — this time much closer to home. Sadly, this statement has been true 274 times in 2017 alone. While you still have a better chance of being struck by lightning, shootings do happen and mass shootings in particular (involving four or more victims) are occurring with greater […]
A Message from the CEO I wanted to take a moment this morning to reach out to our members, partners, and the entire Southern Nevada community following last night’s tragic events at the Route 91 Harvest Festival. I want you to know that the tragedy of last night is being felt throughout the state of Nevada. […]
The Nevada Association of Employers would like to take a moment to spotlight one of our many distinguished member organizations: Dickson Realty. Established in 1973, Dickson Realty is the largest independent real estate firm in Northern Nevada and have been a trailblazer in relocation for over 40 years. Dickson Realty has been a proud member […]
Successful Staffing: Hire the Right Person, Right Now Many employers rely on outside staffing agencies and search firms for assistance in recruiting and hiring. These partnerships can be a valuable addition to your company’s own recruitment efforts. They can offer alternatives, such as bringing in a temporary worker to cover for an employee on leave, […]
At your workplace, you may have heard about the concept of an employer association. The term is tossed around, but what does an employer association do? Basically, they provide assistance and resources for businesses. The Nevada Association of Employers specializes in HR services, government relations services, navigation of Nevada labor laws, training, and surveys. All of […]
