Author Archives: Mark Ricciardi

The Three New Nevada Laws You Need to Know About Right Now

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Mark Ricciardi

Employers generally hold their breath during the legislature, especially when democrats control both houses and the ranking democrat senator is a prominent plaintiffs’ employment law attorney.   Usually the powerful Nevada Resort Association (NRA) uses its considerable clout to protect … Continue reading →

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Nevada Labor Commissioner Intends to Consider the USDOL Time Clock Rounding Rule Compliant With Nevada Law

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Mark Ricciardi

    The Nevada Labor Commissioner recently issued an Advisory Opinion regarding time clock rounding.   The Commissioner had previously used a very strict interpretation of the wage statute to conclude that any rounding of time entries was unlawful.   … Continue reading →

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Nevada Shatters Another Alleged Glass Ceiling

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Mark Ricciardi

Nevada and in particular Las Vegas have long been the targets of federal agencies who feel our gaming industry and Wild West lifestyle need to be tamed and brought under control.  Gambling, smoking, drinking, legalized prostitution: they are all roads … Continue reading →

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The Culinary Union Contract–a Look Back

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Mark Ricciardi

With the HERE citywide negotiations underway in Vegas this year it’s a good time to look at the historical structure of the Culinary Union’s contract. The earliest Culinary contract I could find is  a three year agreement from 1961 which … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss The Fisher & Phillips 2013 Employment Law Seminar

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Mark Ricciardi

  It is already time for our annual employment law seminar.  Never have there been more legal developments for employers to keep up with. The Las Vegas presentation takes place on May 2, 2013 at: Tuscany Suites and Casino 255 … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned From the Clark County School District’s Recent Interest Arbitration Victory

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Mark Ricciardi

Binding interest arbitration is how unions representing teachers, police and firefighters resolve an impasse in collective bargaining in Nevada.  The unions like to repeat the mantra that the binding arbitration procedure in NRS 288 is the quid pro quo for … Continue reading →

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Top Five 2013 Resolutions for Employers

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Mark Ricciardi

The year 2013 will be another challenging year for employers. Unions and plaintiffs’ attorneys will be emboldened by the government’s aggressive post election energy.  If you don’t know what to do first here are five things to act on promptly. … Continue reading →

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THE EMPLOYER’S CHECKLIST FOR UPCOMING PUBLIC SECTOR LABOR NEGOTIATIONS

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Mark Ricciardi

Many local governments will begin labor negotiations soon.  Careful preparation is critical.  Remember, some union negotiators, (like firefighters), have significant down time while at work.  They are not playing Parcheesi endlessly in the dayroom—they are studying their contracts.  Some also … Continue reading →

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Ten Reasons to Find a New Labor/Employment Attorney—Part 4

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Mark Ricciardi

In Part 1 of this series, we discussed what you should expect of your lawyer in terms of responsiveness and expertise.  Part 2 continued the discussion and explained how you should measure the experience of your attorney.  Part 3 addressed … Continue reading →

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Ten Reasons to Find a New Labor/Employment Attorney—Part 3

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Mark Ricciardi

In Part 1 of this series, we discussed what you should expect of your lawyer in terms of responsiveness and expertise.  Part 2 continued the discussion and explained how you should measure the experience of your attorney.  This installment addresses … Continue reading →

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