Many employers are concerned about how their employees use social media in relation to their work. To avoid problems, they might ask their employees to provide usernames and passwords for their social media accounts. Some employers might also be interested in this information because they want to review what job applicants are posting on theirRead More
Employment Law in Nevada and Utah
What if Your Employer Breaks Promises It Made to Get You Hired?
What if your current employer made a bunch of enticing promises to convince you to change jobs and then fails to keep those promises? Is there anything you can do about it? What Does Nevada Law Say? Nevada law specifically prohibits employers from making false representations to lure a prospective employee to work for them.Read More
The Wedding Cake Case–In Simple Terms
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear arguments for the case Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. This case is a clash between civil rights and the Constitution. It boils down to this question: what’s more important–anti-discrimination laws protecting individuals based on their sexual orientation or the freedom of religion–and possibly the freedom ofRead More
Can Employers Discriminate Based on Family Caregiving Responsibilities?
Many people today have responsibilities to care for their children, a spouse, a parent, or another family member. Sometimes, these responsibilities create work-family conflicts that are difficult for employers and employees to address. Whatever the circumstances, employers need to be careful not to discriminate against applicants or employees based on their caregiving responsibilities. What isRead More
Should Employers Be Banned from Asking about Your Salary History?
A number of states and cities have recently passed laws banning employers from asking job applicants about their salary history. The states include Delaware, Massachusetts, and Oregon, while the cities include New York City, Philadelphia, and San Francisco. At this point, there doesn’t appear to be a movement in Nevada to pass legislation banning employersRead More
Can I Request My Personnel File from My Employer in Nevada?
For a variety of reasons, you might want to request a copy of your personnel file from your current or former employer. For example, you might want to see what corrective action your employer has taken against you or what information your employer used in deciding whether to hire you. Getting access to this informationRead More