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• 5/12/2025in E-Learning

  Which ChatGPT Model should I use?

  With so many ChatGPT models to pick from in their paid subscription (you should not use the free version), which one is best for what purpose? Here's a guide to break it down. 
• 5/5/2025in Human Resources

  IRS Changed Standard Mileage Rate Effective 1-1-25

  Effective January 1, 2025, the IRS changed the standard mileage rate from 67 cents to 70 cents per mile. 

• 5/4/2025in Human Resources

  Public Service Recognition Week 2025

  Public Service Recognition Week, observed this year from May 4^th – 10^th, is a time for us to extend our heartfelt appreciation for those who dedicate their time, talents, and careers to serving Nevada’s communities.
• 4/24/2025in E-Learning

  POOL/PACT’s Mike Van Houten receives Public Sector Innovation Award!

  POOL/PACT’s Mike Van Houten has received the Nevada Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology’s Public Sector Innovation Award for his work on the organization's e-learning platform. This award highlights his innovative contributions to public wellbeing through technology. Van Houten's efforts have significantly advanced learning and development opportunities for POOL/PACT member-entities and Nevada public employees.

  
  
• 3/19/2025in Risk Management

  Nevada OSHA Heat Illness Regulation Approved

  NEW NEVADA OSHA REGULATION: HEAT-ILLNESS PREVENTION

• 2/3/2025in Human Resources

  2025 HR-Related Legislation Tracking

  The 83^rd session of the Nevada Legislature began today, February 3, 2025, and will end on June 2, 2025.  As during previous sessions, POOL/PACT HR will be tracking and summarizing bills that may be relevant to our public-sector members’ employment policies and practices.  An updated list of the bills we are tracking will be posted to the POOL/PACT website at the beginning of each week. 

• 1/10/2025in Human Resources

  HR ALERT: Title IX January 9 Ruling 1-9-25

  On January 9, 2025, a federal district court in Kentucky issued a ruling striking down the 2024 Title IX Regulations that took effect in August 2024. This ruling appears to apply nationwide and as such, has vacated the 2024 final rule, meaning that school districts will be back to operating under the 2020 regulations.
• 1/10/2025in Human Resources

  HR ALERT: Nevada Supreme Court Clarifies Rules for Investigating Peace Officers 1-9-25

  On January 9, 2025, The Nevada Supreme Court granted summary judgment in the case City of Las Vegas v. Las Vegas Police Protection Association, Jonathon Burdette, and John Arvanites (Case no. 86089), providing important clarification on conducting investigations under NRS Chapter 289.
• 1/7/2025in Human Resources

  HR ALERT: Windfall Elimination Provision Repealed 1-5-25

  On January 5, 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act (HR 82) was signed into law, addressing the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset. Upon implementation, this Act eliminates the reduction of Social Security benefits for individuals entitled to public pensions from work not covered by Social Security. The law is effective immediately and is retroactive to January 2024.