What Nevada Employers Need to Know About Wage and Hour Laws: Interview with NV Labor Commissioner Shannon Chambers - a podcast by Brett Sutton, ESQ.

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Shannon Chambers is the Nevada Labor Commissioner and helps clarify what employers need to know about the current labor laws put in place by the state of Nevada. Shannon is clear that this is a critical time to communicate to your employers and to ease on the side of caution and safety. No one wants their business under bad press from a disgruntled employee right now.

Highlights:

What’s the difference between a furlough and a layoff?
In order to decrease the pay of an employee, it requires seven days of written notice.
Nevada labor laws are 100% in effect. They are not suspending it due to COVID-19. So if something is contradicting the PPP requirements, you still have to work under the Nevada labor law.
Because of unemployment benefits, some employees do not want to go back to work. What should employers do?
Should employees sign a release of liability form?
Seek out a safety and health official and get their advice on best practices for your business.
Communication is critical. Even if the employee has worked there a long time, you want to debrief them on new health practices the business is undergoing.
As an employer, you need to air on the side of safety.
The Nevada PTO, how can employers best navigate this?
Can you force an employee to use their PTO?
Breaks and lunches. What can employers do to mitigate health risks as employees may want to leave the job site?
How can you help people reapply to their old job if they’ve been laid off?

Resources:

Further episodes of CalNeva Law Podcast

Further podcasts by Brett Sutton, ESQ.

Website of Brett Sutton, ESQ.