Changes are coming soon to Nevada’s solar workforce. This could have a seismic impact on Nevada solar companies, as Nevada leads the nation in solar industry jobs on a per capita basis.
Under current law, independent...more
A recent survey conducted by the Society of Human Resource Managers revealed that one of the top employment issues businesses face today is how best to train supervisors to effectively manage a remote workforce. Close behind...more
Movie stars, musicians and athletes are popping up everywhere urging Americans to vote. Your employees are getting the message. So, what happens if an employee asks to take time off of work to vote? Do you have to grant the...more
On August 8, 2020, President Trump issued four executive actions–one executive order and three Presidential Memoranda1–aimed at extending various coronavirus relief programs that have already expired, or are set to expire, in...more
8/12/2020
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Executive Orders ,
HUD ,
Medicare ,
New Guidance ,
Payroll Taxes ,
Relief Measures ,
Social Security ,
Student Loans ,
Unemployment Benefits
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, most businesses were faced with making difficult decisions regarding their workforce. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that, in April, the unemployment rate rose to 14.7...more
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently published updated and expanded technical assistance addressing questions arising under federal equal employment opportunity laws related to the COVID-19...more
As businesses begin to contemplate reopening, what will be the expected norms for employees, vendors, customers, and visitors? The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), and...more
The United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) updated its “model” notice of employees’ rights pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA” or “Act”). This updated model notice must be posted or distributed...more
Nevada has undergone a significant transformation regarding the legal landscape affecting Nevada’s Employers. Several of these new laws have just recently gone into effect or are slated to go into effect at the beginning of...more
11/27/2019
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Drug Testing ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Gender Discrimination ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Marijuana ,
Minimum Salary ,
Minimum Wage ,
Misclassification ,
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Paid Leave ,
Penalties ,
Recreational Use ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State Labor Laws
Employers in the construction industry, particularly multi-state operators, may face challenges with new legislation in Nevada and a new case interpreting Arizona’s medical marijuana law.
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As we reported last year, “Times They Are a-Changin’”. However, given the monumental shift in public perceptions of cannabis, the Nevada legislature has followed suit and has now taken a giant step further into the marijuana...more
6/20/2019
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Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Drug Testing ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Job Applicants ,
Marijuana ,
New Legislation ,
Pre-Employment Health Screenings ,
State Labor Laws
To quote Bob Dylan, “the times they are a-changin’.”1 As employers know, marijuana laws and opinions regarding marijuana use for both medical and recreational purposes are rapidly changing. ...more
On October 27, 2016, the Nevada Supreme Court published two opinions that directly affect Nevada employers and workers. Both dealt with Nevada’s Minimum Wage Amendment (MWA), an amendment added to the Nevada Constitution in...more
In conjunction with the seventh anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, the EEOC and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) proposed employers of 100 or more employees additionally report employee pay...more
Nevada’s minimum wage law continues to be a minefield for employers. On August 14, 2015, in the case of Hancock v. the State of Nevada, the First Judicial District Court held two, key minimum wage regulations as...more
Is your company aware that federal regulations require that employers retain certain personnel and employment records related to its selection procedures? A recent lawsuit by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)...more
Recently, in Richards v. Ernst & Young, No. 11-17530, 2013 WL 4437601 (9th Cir. August 21, 2013), the Ninth Circuit joined two other federal circuits, the Second and the Eighth, in rejecting the application of the National...more
9/13/2013
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Arbitration Agreements ,
Class Action ,
D.R. Horton ,
D.R. Horton v NLRB ,
Ernst & Young ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Federal Arbitration Act ,
JPMorgan Chase ,
NLRA ,
NLRB