On May 25, 2021, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) 47, which amends Nevada’s noncompetition statute, NRS 613.195 and the Nevada Unfair Trade Practices Act. The changes will go into effect on October 1, 2021.
Articles Discussing General Topics In Nevada Labor & Employment Law.
Nevada: New Laws Imposing New Requirements on Employers
At the conclusion of the Nevada Legislature’s 81st Session, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed several bills into law affecting every point of the employer-employee relationship, from application to termination.
Nevada Expands Paid Leave Rights for Employees, Including for COVID-19 Vaccination
Since 2019, private employers with at least 50 employees have been required in most instances, pursuant to NRS 608.0197, to provide 0.01923 hours of paid leave to their employees for each hour worked.
Total Recall? Key Takeaways on the Nevada Hospitality and Travel Workers Right to Return Act
The Governor of Nevada recently signed into law Senate Bill 386, which is Nevada’s version of the trending “return to work” or “right to recall” laws being passed in other jurisdictions throughout the country in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These laws typically require that employees who were laid off
Pandemic-Born Rules: Nevada’s Newest Employment Laws
In its 81st Session, the Nevada Legislature passed and Governor Sisolak signed into law approximately 140 pieces of new legislation, some of which affect employers. Highlights regarding key Nevada labor and employment laws enacted this legislative session that will soon take effect, or already are in effect, are discussed briefly
Nevada Enacts Right to Return Law for Certain Workers Laid Off During and After COVID-19 Pandemic
Beginning July 1, 2021, under the Nevada Hospitality and Travel Workers Right to Return Act (Senate Bill 386), certain employers in the casino, hospitality, stadium, and travel industries must offer their former employees laid off or furloughed due to the COVID-19 pandemic the opportunity to return to work.
New Nevada Law Further Regulates Restrictive Covenants
Important amendments to Nevada’s non-compete statute, NRS 613.195, recently were enacted when Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed into law Assembly Bill 47. Because A.B. 47 does not have a specified effective date, it will go into effect on October 1, 2021, pursuant to Nevada law.
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Nevada Enacts Paid Vaccination Leave and “Kin Care” Laws and Amends its Existing Paid Leave Law
Following the implementation of mandatory paid leave on January 1, 2020, Nevada has again expanded workers’ leave rights with the enactment of Senate Bill No. 209 (SB 209) and Assembly Bill No.
Nevada Further Limits Restrictive Covenants With Employees
Amendments to Nevada’s non-compete statute, NRS 613.195, will ban non-compete agreements with hourly workers and limit employers’ ability to sue to enforce certain customer servicing restrictions. The new law also will extend the required judicial “blue pencil” process to actions brought by employees challenging non-compete covenants.
Nevada Modifies Statute Governing Noncompetition Agreements
On May 25, 2021, Governor Steve Sisolak signed Assembly Bill 47, revising the law regarding noncompetition covenants in Nevada.
Nevada Supreme Court Rules Courts May Blue-Pencil Unreasonable Noncompetition Agreements if the Agreement Includes Modification Provision
On December 31, 2020, the Nevada Supreme Court issued an opinion addressing and clarifying several issues relating to the power of the court to reform or modify an unreasonable noncompetition agreement often referred to as blue penciling.
Some Hospitality Employers in Nevada Must Establish Virus-Combating Protocols, Including Cleaning, Testing, and Paid Time Off
On August 11, 2020, Nevada Governor Sisolak signed Senate Bill No.
Some Hospitality Employers in Nevada Must Establish Virus-Combatting Protocols Including Cleaning, Testing, and Paid Time Off
On August 11, 2020, Nevada Governor Sisolak signed Senate Bill No.
Nevada Employers –Beware: Fraudulent Unemployment Claims Are on the Rise
An increase in the number of scams involving false unemployment benefits claims are emerging in Nevada and across the country. Third parties are filing claims for unemployment insurance benefits using the names and personal information of employees who have not lost their jobs. They are often using accurate personal information,
Nevada Labor Commissioner Issues Paid Leave Guidance on COVID-19
The Office of the Nevada Labor Commissioner has issued formal guidance regarding employees’ rights to use—and employers’ obligations to provide—mandatory paid leave in light of COVID-19. Specifically, the guidance addresses whether employers may require employees to use any paid leave hours they may have accrued under Nevada’s recently enacted paid leave law (Senate Bill No. 312) if they are unable to report for work as a result of a mandatory government quarantine.
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