Highlights from Sept. 18, 2014 Presentation by Jared Hague and Shawn VanWagenen to Northern Nevada Human Resources Association (Carson City, NV) – Steps to Take Now to Win in Litigation Later

Nevada law defines a “workday” as “a period of 24 consecutive hours which begins when the employee begins work.” When applicable, daily overtime must be calculated accordingly.

Centralized control of leave administration within a company is critical for consistency.

When a harassment complaint is received, immediate interim measures must be taken.

A company must carefully select supervisors and make sure they are properly trained in key compliance areas.

Other Topics Covered Included:

  • Common wage and hour problems
  • Progressive discipline policies
  • Handling terminations