by Chris O’Sullivan Work. And lots of it! That’s the story all around northern Nevada these days. Development with no end in sight. It’s very exciting, and at the same time it creates a ton of back-filling work to be done. At T•A•C we are constantly working to bring skilled talented people into the area for our rapid growth. Others are working hard to create housing for the employees we are bringing. In my opinion, great problems to have, but problems just the same. Panattoni recently completed a 2.23 Million sf project in the North Valleys, all completely leased. And just this week, announce ..read more

By: Perry West “Columbus, Ohio, Aug 18, 2019 / 04:55 pm (CNA).- Ashley Bratcher, lead actress in the pro-life movie “Unplanned,” has helped establish a scholarship for women pursuing an education during an unexpected pregnancy. “Women can pursue their careers, live out their dreams, and have richer, more fulfilling lives while balancing motherhood. Sometimes, it just takes a little help,” Bratcher said in a recent press release from Heartbeat International. “I wanted to be a part of empowering mothers to chase their dreams and to provide a means for those who choose life to conti ..read more

On-the-job injuries can happen at any time in any industry, causing harm to both employees and employers. In fact, private industry employers reported 2.9 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2016, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ most current data. That equates to 2.9 cases per 100 full-time workers in the U.S. When an injury occurs, workers’ compensation insurance is available to help employees receive proper medical care and take the time off they need to recover. There are many types of injuries and illnesses that can result in a workers’ compensation claim ..read more

At the end of every workers’ compensation policy term, an insurance carrier will conduct a final premium audit. The audit is based on the policy’s Named Insureds and the actual payroll, operations and job classifications for the expired coverage period. During the policy year, small businesses may experience changes in staff, operations and perhaps even leadership. It is important for small business owners to communicate those changes to their agent and workers’ compensation insurance carrier as they occur. There are several common changes small businesses can make that can cause an increase o ..read more

-Barrick helps ADL combat hate in all its forms By Jolie Brislin, Anti-Defamation League Nevada Regional Director Hate is on the rise. We saw it most recently in New Zealand and Pittsburgh, but it is happening in our own backyard in Nevada, specifically in our schools. In the 2017-2018 school year, the Clark County School District had more than 10,000 reports of bullying. According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, less than 20% of students intervene when they see bullying happen to their peers. These statistics are terrifying and one of the critical areas where the Anti-Defamation ..read more

 By Raul Chacon Nevada businesses reported approximately 34,000 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2016, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.[1] This equates to an incident rate of 3.7 cases per 100 full-time workers was significantly higher than the national average. The report also found more than half the Nevada incidents were serious and required days away from work, job transfer or job restriction for the injured employee. Work-related injuries and illnesses negatively impact the affected employee and their family. But they can also hurt the business with out-of-poc ..read more

 by Brent Forbush The most urgent question received from clients on a continuing regular basis is, “I need cash and I have a few big jobs that I am awaiting payment but it doesn’t look like I will get paid before this week’s over—what can I do?” Need cash in a hurry? Here’s how business owners can look to their financial statements to improve cash flow. Receivables Many businesses turn first to their receivables when trying to drum up extra cash. For example, you could take a carrot-and-stick approach to your accounts receivable—offering early bird discounts to new or trustworthy customers wh ..read more

Reno, Nevada: home to one of the most diverse and jam-packed event calendars of any metropolitan city in the nation. In 2017, tourism in Reno surpassed more than 5 million visitors, attributing a large percentage of those visitors to the dozens of events that take place throughout the year. These events not only impact awareness and tourism, but also contribute millions of dollars to the Reno economy every year. One of the notable annual events that is a large contributor is the STIHL National Championship Air Races. According to an economic impact study conducted in 2016 by the University of ..read more

By Jason Guinasso, Special to bizNEVADA Over the last year, our firm has fielded a number of questions from employers regarding what their obligation to provide “reasonable accommodations” to individuals with disabilities. The answers lie within the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. The most common question we get regarding the ADA is a variation of this one, “My employee has requested that we accommodate his permanent work restrictions, what must we do to respond to the employee’s request?” The ADA prohibits employers with 15 or more emp ..read more

By Michael L. Gagnon, Special to bizNEVADA The Nevada business community is strong, and I’m sure as seasoned as many of us are, it’s probably been several years since anyone has used a fax machine to send messages on a regular basis. Unless, perhaps, if you work in the health care sector. Just a few months ago, Seema Verma, Services Administrator for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, addressed the crowd at the ONC Health Information Technology Interoperability Forum in Washington, D.C. She asserted a call to action that might have surprised a lot of people. “…help make doctors’ offices ..read more