For nearly two decades, Nevada has utilized a unique two-tier minimum wage system that permitted employers that offered qualified health benefits to employees to pay $1.00 less per hour than employers that did not offer such...more
In its 81st Session, the Nevada Legislature passed and Governor Sisolak signed into law approximately 140 pieces of new legislation, some of which affect employers. ...more
6/21/2021
/ Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Hairstyle Discrimination ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Labor Reform ,
Labor Regulations ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Public Accommodation ,
Sick Leave ,
State and Local Government ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wrongful Termination
As we near two heavily followed sporting events—the Super Bowl and the March Madness NCAA basketball tournament—employers may notice flagging focus from employee fans. Because these events are popular and often available via...more
1/24/2020
/ Absenteeism ,
Employee Misconduct ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Football ,
Lost Productivity ,
NCAA ,
NFL ,
Olympics ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Sports ,
Sports Gambling ,
Super Bowl ,
Wage and Hour
The Nevada Legislature had a busy 80th session in 2019, enacting a vast array of new laws affecting employers. Some highlights of this year’s session are new Nevada laws expanding remedies available for employment...more
7/26/2019
/ Employee Benefits ,
Employee Microchipping ,
Employee Rights ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Independent Contractors ,
Marijuana ,
New Legislation ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Sex Discrimination ,
Sick Leave ,
State and Local Government ,
State Labor Laws ,
Workplace Violence
Beginning with the Super Bowl on February 4, 2018, Americans can enjoy three doses of the thrill of victory (and the agony of defeat) over the course of two months. Opening ceremonies for the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang,...more
Recently, the Nevada Supreme Court in Terry, et al., v. Sapphire Gentlemen's Club, reversed a lower court's ruling and held that performers at Sapphire Gentlemen's Club meet the definition of "employees" under the Nevada...more