State exempt from
own labor rules?
Editor:
One of the agencies that you have for the people is the Labor Commission, so that the employee isn’t railroaded by the employer. The employee has the protection from unfair labor practices, including disputes regarding wages.
This is all well and good, until it’s revealed that the Labor Board has no jurisdiction regarding the state itself.
It turns out that if you have an issue with the State regarding payment of wages, as my wife has unfortunately discovered, the Labor Board has zero authority over the State.
She left the employment of the State on Sept. 4.
She was owed her final check of hours, plus her accrued vacation time.
According to the Labor Board, her final check should have been cut within a week of leaving, with her PTO check being processed within the month.
As of now, neither check has been received.
When the state can exempt themselves from the rules that govern every other employer, how can the people have any faith in the government that governs them? This needs to change.
Governor Lombardo, are you listening?
How is it that the state doesn’t have to abide by the very rules that its own agency enforces?
I’m a proud Nevadan, but the state action here saddens me.
If you want the People to stand behind you and support you, fix this.
Chris Weatherbee
Minden
Thanks for helping at
Family Support Council gala
Editor:
To our incredible event sponsors, donors and guests:
The Board, Executive Director, and Staff of Family Support Council and RISE Against Domestic Violence cannot begin to thank all who were involved with our 2nd annual gala, Unmasking Domestic Violence.
With our masks on, we brought light to a cause that has gone underrepresented, and boy did you rise up. Your contributions will allow us to continue offering lifesaving services free of charge to survivors in need of our assistance.
The direct impact to our confidential shelter, Abbey’s Crossing, is monumental. Thank you for standing up for our victims and survivors!
Special thanks to the following:
Event Sponsors Battle Born Wine Whiskey, D.A. Davidson, Dreu Murin Productions, Frey Ranch, Cucina Lupo / Liberty Food Group, Greg & Gina Zink
Vanessa Lindberg, Carson Valley Rentals, Cookies by Kim Perondi, Andrea Pawling, Rise Against Domestic Violence Dream Team
Auction Donors Sierra Chef, Carson Valley Import Auto, Coffee on Main, Cook’d, Costco, Daniels (Lois Wray), Distinct Ink Tattoos, Eddy Street Vintage, Edgewood Tahoe, Brandy & Michael Thomson, Melissa & Ron Elges, Vander Laan Law Firm, Genoa Wellness Spa, Minden Med Spa, Millennium Med/Day Spa, Southern Salt Hat Co, Woodett’s Diner, Richard & Chrissy Reese, Scossa Ranch, Tahoe Blue Events Center, Vail Resorts, Tara & Ed Addeo, Minden Mill Distilling, Alpen Sierra Coffee, Nectar Beauty Salon, Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe, Carson Valley Golf and Carson Valley Quilt Guild.
Shout out to… Sheriff Dan Coverley, DCSO Sgt. Johnny Lenz, Dreu Murin Productions and Christine Bourne.
Again, we are filled with gratitude to each of you and send heartfelt thanks to our incredible community,
For information on the services we provide or general information, please contact us at riseagainstdv@gmail.com or taraaddeo@gmail.com or visit www.family-support.org/ Rise Against Domestic Violence
Tara Addeo
Family Support Council
Minden
Thanks from Fortnightly
Editor:
The Minden Fortnightly Club, the oldest service club in the Carson Valley, kicked off the holiday season with our annual fundraiser auction, “Tis the Season to Sparkle.”
We are incredibly grateful to all those who contributed to making this event a tremendous success.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, we will be able to continue supporting several local charities, enhance the CVIC Hall in Minden, and provide assistance to families in need within our community.
We extend a heartfelt thank you to those who attended, as well as to the following businesses and individuals for their generous support:
Anytime Fitness, Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew, Big Fish Landscaping, Crystal Jackson, Realtor at Cal Neva Realty, Carson Valley Community Theatre, Carson Valley Golf Course, Carson Valley Inn, Carson Valley Swim Center, Carson Valley Visitor’s Authority, CC Media Agency, Chamber of Commerce, Christensen Automotive, Cottonwood Creek, Custom Craft Builders, Custom Framing and Design, CV Flyte, Darrel “DJ” Johnson of Intero Real Estate, Douglas County Community Center, DST Coffee, El Charro Avitia, Especially For You, Fresh Ideas, Gadzooks!, Golden Nugget Tahoe, Great Basin Equine, Harrah’s & Harveys Lake Tahoe, Hoch Family Creamery, J.T. Basque Bar & Dining Room, Joyce’s Fine Jewelry, Judge David Gamble, Judge Tom & Cynthea Gregory, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, Local Love, Millennium Medical & Spa Suites, Minden MD Spa, Minden Meat & Deli, Nectar Beauty Collective, Nevada Silversmithing, NV-US Silver Works, Penny Rand of Pine Nut Studios, Pure Glow Salon, Raley’s, Reclaimed NV Custom Wood & Metal, Reno Aces, Sierra at Tahoe, Stephanie Griffith of Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty & Brandon Griffith, Studio Form Pilates, Tahoe Equine, Tahoe Sleigh & Carriage Rides, Tahoe Toffee Candy Company, The Hone Company, Trudy’s Hair Studio, Tumbleweeds Gymnastics and Warren Reed Insurance.
Thank you again to all our attendees and donors. Wishing everyone in our Valley a joyful and peaceful holiday season.
Nicole Lewis
Minden
