On December 29, 2022, the IRS released it’s annual optional standard mileage rates for 2023. The standard mileage rate is used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. The standard mileage rate for business use is based on an annual study of the fixed and variable costs of […]
Nominate an outstanding HR professional for 2023 HR Professional of the Year! Nevada Association of Employers (NAE) is accepting nominations for our 2023 HR Professional of the Year. This award is given out to recognize and honor excellence in Human Resources. Do you know someone who is an outstanding HR professional? Is there someone whose hard work […]
One day I was in my office, working away and minding my own business, when one of our tenured employees walked in. We’ll call her “Annie.” Annie walks in; she’s so happy, grinning from ear to ear. She says, “Guess what?! I got my new social security card, with a new number and everything!” It’s […]
Earlier this year, the Nevada Supreme Court handed down a ruling that impacts wage claims brought by employees under Nevada employment laws. In Martel v. HG Staffing, LLC, four (4) prior employees (Martel employees) filed claims for unpaid minimum wage and overtime wages against the Grand Sierra Resort (GSR). The GSR is run and owned […]
In today’s day and age, many employers may consider installing surveillance cameras in the workplace for numerous reasons including the safety of their employees. If an employer is considering installing surveillance cameras that record employees’ conversations, it is important to know Nevada law regarding the subject since the state has specific requirements. First thing to […]
Have you ever been attacked at work? Physically or verbally? Unfortunately, as Human Resources, we are often the bearer of bad news, which means we are often on the receiving end of an employee’s frustrations. Those frustrations at times can (and do) escalate. Many years ago, an employee I was terminating became so angry at […]
Last month, the Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a final rule changing the interpretation of independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The proposed changes would establish the standard as a totality of the circumstances test. This is a shift from the rule proposed during the final days of the Trump administration, which […]
As Election Day approaches the questions regarding employees taking time off to vote begin to surface. This year is no different. Since we are one week away from Election Day, this is a good time to review Nevada’s requirements for taking time off to vote. While there is no federal requirement that employees receive time off to […]
If your Office Manager didn’t show up to work tomorrow, would you know what to do? If your Production Manager had to take 6 weeks off for medical reasons, could someone step in? If your Controller takes a 12-week maternity leave, would her colleagues know how to do her job? If you aren’t sure or […]
Halloween is right around the corner. This spooky holiday is a great opportunity for employees in different departments within the organization to connect and celebrate the spookiest time of the year. To ensure your Halloween celebrations remain fun and not frightful, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. Whether you allow employees […]
