NEWS IN HUMAN RESOURCES

• 10/24/2022in Human Resources

  Release Time to Vote 10/24/2022

  This is a reminder that Nevada State Law provides, under certain circumstances, that an employee be released from work to vote. The specific provisions are contained in NRS

  293.463 (see below).  NRS 293.463 Employees may absent themselves from employment to vote: Procedure; penalty.

   

  For the full text of the ALERT, please click here.

   

• 6/10/2022in Human Resources

  IRS Changes Standard Mileage Rate effective 7-1-2022

  Effective July 1, 2022, the IRS changed the standard mileage rate from 58.5 cents to 62.5 cents per mile though December 31, 2022. For further information, click here to read the update from the IRS.gov webpage. Contact your HR Business Partner with any questions.
• 2/15/2022in Human Resources

  NOTICE: Nevada OSHA Released Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Nevada Businesses (Effective Date: 2/14/22)

  Nevada OSHA has released, "Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Nevada Businesses" which supersedes previous Nevada OSHA COVID-19 guidance released on January 14, 2022, and January 25, 2022.
• 2/10/2022in Human Resources

  NOTICE: Governor Sisolak Lifts Mask Mandate Effective Immediately

  Today, February 10, 2022, Governor Sisolak issued Emergency Directive 052 which rescinded the mask mandate statewide effectively immediately.  Local health authorities, local government entities, school districts, and other businesses may still enact policies requiring the use of face coverings; and individuals may choose to continue wearing face coverings.  Additional guidance is available here.

• 1/26/2022in Human Resources

  NOTICE: OSHA ETS Withdrawn, 1-26-22

  On Tuesday, January 25, 2022, the Biden administration announced the withdrawal of the OSHA’s vaccinate-or-test Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS).  However, the ETS is not being withdrawn as a proposed rule, rather, OSHA will focus its resources on promulgating a permanent rule rather than an ETS.

• 1/24/2022in Human Resources

  NOTICE: Nevada OSHA releases Guidance on Voluntary Use of KN95/N95 Masks

  On January 21, 2022, Nevada OSHA released guidance on voluntary use of filtering facepiece respirators, (commonly known as N95 and KN95 masks) in the workplace.  The guidance in part states that employers may allow employees to voluntarily wear these masks, but employers who allow this must provide employees with the respirator user information contained in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134.  This information can be provided in any written or oral format as long as the employer retains proof that the information was provided. 
• 1/19/2022in Human Resources

  NOTICE: Nevada OSHA Released Updated COVID-19 Guidance on the Vaccinate and Testing ETS, 1-19-2022

  Nevada OSHA has released, "Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Nevada Businesses and New OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard" in which it states, “As a result of the Supreme Court decision on January 13, 2022, Nevada OSHA will not be taking any action regarding the OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination and Emergency Temporary Standard until further notice.  This guidance shall be updated as new developments are made available.”
• 1/13/2022in Human Resources

  SCOTUS Blocks Vaccine-or-Test Mandate for Most Employers, 1-13-22

  On Thursday, January 13, 2022, in a 6-3 split, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) halted enforcement of the Federal OSHA’s controversial Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS).

• 9/13/2021in Human Resources

  Help when your volunteers need it.

  Beginning October 1st, 2021, POOL/PACT’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will provide confidential, professional support for personal and professional concerns for your volunteers at no cost to you.

  
  
• 6/28/2021in Human Resources

  Fundamentals of Law Enforcement Human Resources: Bridging the Gap Webinar

  Friday, July 16, 2021

  10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

  WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

  HR Directors, Sheriffs/Chiefs, Senior LE Admins

• 2/22/2021in Human Resources

  2021 HR-Related Legislation Tracking Spreadsheet is Up!

  The 81^st session of the Nevada Legislature began this week on February 1, 2021, and will end on May 31, 2021. As during previous sessions, POOL/PACT Human Resources will be tracking and summarizing bills that may be relevant to our 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.

• 2/2/2021in Human Resources

  Essential Management Skills in the Public Sector Certificate Program

  This program has been developed specifically for managers and supervisors to assist them in learning to build credibility through effective communication, time management, and performance management skills. Whether in the trenches, or just starting to manage others, this program provides a wealth of ideas, techniques, and knowledge to help manage people and projects effectively. This is an invaluable opportunity for participants to learn proven techniques to make them effective leaders in their organizations.