Ethics and Success Day-to-day, employees look to organizational leaders for guidance on operational and ethical matters. Although ethical theories have long-been discussed among philosophers, the topic has only recently made its way into business practice. The idea that it’s more important to be feared than loved as a leader no longer holds true. Modern trends […]
Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say Words are important. They have specific meanings. In dealing with employees, words are especially important. The right word must be used so there is a clear understanding between the employer and employee as to what is being communicated. In addition, when there is person-to-person communication or when […]
According to a recent study, government regulations and penalties imposed by regulators for noncompliance are the top concerns for many small to mid-sized businesses. These concerns are not unwarranted as 40% of survey participants indicated that they had incurred fines related to noncompliance. There are several areas of risk that businesses encounter related to employment. Applicant Rights […]
Job descriptions are written statements that describe the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, and reporting relationships of a particular job. If drafted correctly, they can be an employer’s best friend. However, job descriptions that are out-of-date or incomplete can result in adverse determinations. Two recent cases exemplify the important of current and accurate job descriptions: Reyes […]
Unpaid internships are a great way for college students or recent graduates to gain valuable work experience in their chosen industry and a great opportunity for businesses to evaluate potential future employees. However, unpaid internships also create potential for liability if the internship program does not comply with government requirements. In April 2010, the Department […]
Our annual Nevada Pay Survey is now complete. All participating NAE members have been sent a copy of the survey results. If you haven’t, please contact us at surveys@nevadaemployers.org and we will make sure you receive a copy. If you did not participate and would like a copy of the 2017 Nevada Pay Survey results, […]
Trump DOL Will Not Defend Obama Era Overtime Rule Late last year, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted an emergency injunction request, halting implementation of the Department of Labor’s new overtime rule. The new overtime rule, which was finalized under the Obama Administration, would raise the threshold for the salary […]
Drug Use Prohibits ADA Claims According to Federal Court in Nevada A federal court in Nevada dismissed a casino employee’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claims for disability discrimination, wrongful termination, and retaliation based on admitted current drug use. Donald A. Scott Jr. worked at Harrah’s Hotel & Casino between 2006 and 2015. At some […]
An interesting article from the The Las Vegas Sun we wanted to share. Attention to Retention, and the strain that can be put on not only the employer, but the employees in interim before the slot is filled. “Costs to recruit and train employees to fill vacancies can be formidable. With this in mind, employers […]
Strict Compliance with Notice Requirements Important under FMLA The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires employers to provide different types of notices to an employee when he or she requests FMLA leave, including a general notice about FMLA posted in a conspicuous place, an eligibility notice, a rights and responsibilities notice, and a designation notice. […]
