Federal law remains unkind to those inclined to use marijuana for any reason, but many states, including Nevada, have taken a slightly different approach. That may create some confusion for employers and employees alike. If you work in Nevada and wish to use marijuana for medical purposes, are you allowed to do so? While engaging… Read More
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New Nevada Pregnancy Law Now in Effect: What Employees Should Know
A new Nevada pregnancy law is about to make a significant impact on how employers do business internally. What, however, does that mean for employees themselves? If you are an employee who is pregnant or may become pregnant, there are a few things you should know about your new rights and what it means to… Read More
Employees Should be Informed on Possible Wage Revisions
Northern Nevada Business Weekly recently reported that local employers must remain on alert for the extent to which wage-based regulations may be subject to federal revision and impact their management practices as a result. In particular, there may be a revision of current policy involving tip-pooling and businesses that would distribute said pool to employees… Read More
Nevada Sex Discrimination Suit a Reminder of Employees’ Rights
While most companies generally understand the importance of treating workers fairly, they do not always get it right. Whether due to malice, legal confusion or the ineffectiveness of standard policies and procedures, employers sometimes run afoul of the law when it comes to protecting the rights and interests of their employees in an equitable fashion…. Read More
Nevada Senate Sexual Harassment Investigation and What Every Employer Should Know
Recent news pertaining to a former state senator has put the question of sexual harassment front and center in Nevada politics, serving as a valuable reminder for employers who must confront the issue, as well. Recent reports indicate that investigation of now-resigned Sen. Mark Manendo has cost the state between $65,000 and $70,000, according to… Read More
What a Hostile Workplace May Mean for Your Nevada Business
Tech giant Google recently made headlines after firing an employee who distributed a controversial memo regarding the company’s diversity-based programs and the extent to which it potentially created a sub-optimal corporate culture. Was the company’s decision just a matter of sour grapes? Not according to Google. Known for its seemingly omnipresent search engine, the corporation… Read More
What Discrimination Law Means to Your Business
As most companies know, any sound workplace must remain a safe and welcoming environment for employees. In addition to facilitating productivity and a more efficient outcome, these kind of editions are essential to protecting the legal rights of workers and assuring that business in general remains on the right side of the law. There is… Read More
Knowing the Rights of Your Nevada Employees
While your company is itself subject to legal protections, there is still no doubt that it must conscientiously navigate the rights of its employees and of those prospective hires that may soon be. So long as your business acknowledges those rights appropriately, it will have remained on the right side of important laws and be… Read More
What Your New Nevada Business Should Know About Employment Law
New businesses often have an exceptional grasp of their industry and marketplace in general, but a new business owner should familiarize him or herself with pertinent laws, too. Companies opening up shop in Nevada are no exception. Unless you happen to be an already-large corporation with an in-house legal team, consulting with a local attorney… Read More
Nevada Bill Outlines Obligations to Employees Affected by Domestic Violence
Beginning in 2018, Nevada employees subject to domestic violence, whether experienced personally or amid household, will be entitled to accommodation from their employers. Specifically, Senate Bill 361 requires that those impacted by domestic violence be afforded leave on account of those circumstances. It also prohibits any kind of discrimination against said employees. Governor Brian Sandoval… Read More