Employee Drug Tests & Protecting Your Business
Nevada has been at the forefront of laws permitting the sale and use of marijuana. During this past Legislative Session, Nevada rushed past other states in prohibiting employers from disqualified…
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The Cost of Employees in Nevada
For those of you who have employees in Nevada, you likely know that starting July 1, 2020, the minimum wage is beginning its ascent to $12.00 per hour. More significant…
California Delivers Another Blow to Business Owners… Virtually Eliminates Independent Contractors
California lawmakers are at it again. On September 19, 2019, the Governor of California signed AB 5 into law. AB 5, essentially, creates a presumption that previously-believed independent contractors are…
Question everything – especially your legal fees
In a recent exchange with a new client, there were significant questions about how attorney’s legal fees were earned and paid. The client previously had a bad experience with another…
California Dreamin’ is really a Nightmare. Business Owners, wake up and come to Nevada!
I have written repeatedly of how hostile California has become to businesses. Just this month, when you thought is couldn’t possibly get more onerous, California has yet again made it…
Technology’s Role in Nevada’s Economy
This Nevada Business magazine article illustrates Nevada’s favorable business climate along with its tremendous talent is helping to foster growth within the tech industry. Not only have our traditional businesses…
Nevada’s Enforcement of Gender Equity Pay with an Iron Fist
While it has been illegal on the federal level to discriminate against women in the workplace for decades, there remain questions and concerns about gender equity pay gaps. In order…
Find the Right Tools For Your Business To Succeed
I recently learned that four out of five businesses in the United States have no employees. To me this was a staggering, and surprising statistic. One of the most common…
Does your business lay bricks or build cathedrals?
While I have had the privilege of representing a number of contractors, the above question is applicable for any business. The difference between laying bricks and building cathedrals is minimal,…
How Teamwork Improves Your Business
It does not matter how large or small your business may be, using a team approach may enhance your business and ultimately increase your bottom line. For several years, I…