Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Legal Distinctions Every Business Should Understand
The rise of the “gig economy” has led to a substantial increase in the number of Nevada workers classified as independent contractors as opposed...
READ MOREHandling Workplace Discrimination Claims: A Step-by-Step Legal Guide
Several federal and Nevada state laws forbid discrimination in employment based on some protected characteristics and traits. If an employee, former employee, or job...
READ MOREAccommodating Disabilities in the Workplace: Legal Compliance and Best Practices
Are you a disabled job applicant or employee? You may be entitled to receive a disability accommodation that allows you to perform a job....
READ MOREThe Gig Economy and Employment Law: What Employers Need to Know
A 2022 study by Neilsberg Research found that about one-third of Nevada’s small business workforce consisted of independent workers. In raw numbers, this translates...
READ MOREManaging Employee Social Media Use: Legal Do’s and Don’ts
In the past decade, social media has become an ever-present part of most of our lives. Today there are more choices for expressing one’s...
READ MORECrafting Ironclad Employment Contracts: Legal Essentials for Employers
Most employment in Nevada is “at-will,” meaning either the employee or employer can end the relationship at any time without providing notice or cause....
READ MOREWhy do people often fear reporting sexual harassment?
There have been federal rules against sexual harassment in place for decades, as the idea of such protections rose to prominence in popular culture...
READ MOREBlind zones don’t only affect semi-truck drivers
Semi-trucks are so much bigger than passenger vehicles that they cause a variety of unique safety concerns. For example, there are often large mirrors...
READ MORE2 times businesses like hotels could be liable for criminal acts
When one person violates the law, that individual is usually directly responsible for their own actions. Those who choose to assault others or steal...
READ MOREBy the time tenants see black mold, the issue could be severe
The relatively dry environment in Nevada isn’t one strongly associated with toxic mold. When people think of black mold developing and houses, they often...
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