I received THIS BUSINESS NEWS Update from David Eclips at McCarran International Airport. David is the ACDBE/DBE Liaison Officer of Business/Development FOR MCCARRAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT/CLARK COUNTY DEP. OF AVIATION.
NEW EMPLOYER RULES concerning DRUG TESTING
Business regulations going into effect; Many new laws effective Jan. 1 By Aviva Gordon, Esq. – Managing Member of Gordon Law & HCC’s Legislative Chairperson
Business regulations going into effect; Many new laws effective Jan. 1 By Aviva Gordon, Esq. – Managing Member of Gordon Law & HCC’s Legislative Chairperson
Most payroll services already have programs in place to comply with the document retention requirements. Be certain to contact your payroll servicer before January 1, 2020 to ensure that you have the plan in place effective January 1. There is no grace period for this new law. Zero Tolerance for Sexual Discrimination: Even though sexual discrimination is illegal throughout the U.S. and has been for a significant amount of time, Nevada has now created additional penalties for businesses within the state who engage in employment discrimination based upon sex. The Nevada Equal Rights Commission will be the body to determine (rather than a judge or jury) if sexual discrimination has occurred. Furthermore, it will determine the amount of damages to which an employee is entitled. Additionally, it can assess fines beyond damages of the employee.
While your business should never tolerate discriminatory activity, you should take greater actions to prevent enforcement of this new law. Make sure your handbook details that you have zero tolerance for discrimination. Make sure you have proper policies and procedures in place to provide training and, if necessary, proper investigation and discipline in the event of discrimination claims. Raises for Everyone: As of July 1, 2020, the minimum wage will increase. It will raise, incrementally, until it reaches $12.00 per hour (if your business does not provide health insurance). But as it relates to wages, the federal government is instituting a change starting January 1, 2020. The minimum salary for exempt (non-hourly) wage earners is increasing. Currently, the minimum salary that you can pay an employee and not be required to pay overtime is $455 per week or $23,660 per year. As of January 1, 2020, that amount will increase by 50% to $684 per week or $35,568 per year. These standards apply regardless of the number of employees you have. Elimination of Commerce Tax Reporting for Some: Finally, as of January 1, 2020, Nevada business’ with gross revenue for the taxable year at $4 million or less will no longer be required to file a return to the Nevada Department of Taxation.
While many of these mandatory changes can be daunting, know that the Henderson Chamber of Commerce is here to advocate for you; educate you; and provide a variety of resources for you to maximize your business. Find a legal and/or HR professional to help your business
adhere to Nevada’s new business laws.
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During the 80th Nevada Legislative Session, 1,110 bills were filed. Of those bills, and with the guidance of its policy platform directed by its board of directors, the Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s legislative committee went to work in December 2018 upon bill draft request filings and read hundreds of bills, ultimately focusing its efforts on actively engaging in approximately 80 business-centric pieces of proposed legislation as the session came to end Monday, June 3 at midnight. The Chamber thanks all of our volunteers, stakeholder groups and lobbying firm, Carrara Nevada, for their support in representing the critical needs of business at the state level.
For inquiries regarding the Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s work in advocating on behalf of its members’ interest, please contact Amber Stidham, director of government affairs, at 702-565-8951.
