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Category Archives: General
Nevada Labor Commissioner Intends to Consider the USDOL Time Clock Rounding Rule Compliant With Nevada Law
The Nevada Labor Commissioner recently issued an Advisory Opinion regarding time clock rounding. Â The Commissioner had previously used a very strict interpretation of the wage statute to conclude that any rounding of time entries was unlawful. … Continue reading
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Don’t Miss The Fisher & Phillips 2013 Employment Law Seminar
It is already time for our annual employment law seminar. Â Never have there been more legal developments for employers to keep up with. The Las Vegas presentation takes place on May 2, 2013 at: Tuscany Suites and Casino 255 … Continue reading
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Top Five 2013 Resolutions for Employers
The year 2013 will be another challenging year for employers. Unions and plaintiffs’ attorneys will be emboldened by the government’s aggressive post election energy. Â If you don’t know what to do first here are five things to act on promptly. … Continue reading
Ten Reasons to Find a New Labor/Employment Attorney—Part 4
In Part 1 of this series, we discussed what you should expect of your lawyer in terms of responsiveness and expertise. Part 2 continued the discussion and explained how you should measure the experience of your attorney. Part 3 addressed … Continue reading
Ten Reasons to Find a New Labor/Employment Attorney—Part 3
In Part 1 of this series, we discussed what you should expect of your lawyer in terms of responsiveness and expertise. Part 2 continued the discussion and explained how you should measure the experience of your attorney. This installment addresses … Continue reading
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Ten Reasons to Find a New Labor/Employment Attorney—Part 2
If you missed Part 1, which described the first three things to think about when deciding whether you need a new Labor/Employment Attorney, you can find that post here. Here are the next three factors you must consider when you … Continue reading
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Ten Reasons to Find a New Labor/Employment Attorney—Part 1
Employers have never been more heavily regulated and scrutinized by government authorities. How can an employer be sure it is protected? Most companies believe that that it is crucial to have a qualified labor/employment attorney available to immediately provide advice … Continue reading
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Beware of the Myths
A number of employers, even experienced or sophisticated employers sometimes believe, (or fool themselves in believing), some common myths about what is legal when it comes to employees.  Here are the some of the most common: MYTH #1       “Oh, I’ll … Continue reading
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Arbitrator’s Decision Grants Raises to Washoe County Deputy Sheriffs
Arbitrator Ronald Hoh’s September 17, 2012 decision awarding the Washoe County Deputy Sheriff’s Association a 3.125% across the board wage increase is here.  Hoh selected the union’s proposal over the County’s proposal for a 3.4% base wage reduction. The decision is noteworthy for the fact … Continue reading