THE IMPORTANCE OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS
How we attract and retain good employees is one of the most important things to know and understand when in business — particularly right now. It is also important to clearly define who (and what) you want in your staff. The best way to identify these things is through a job description.
What is a job description? A job description is a formal accounting of an employee’s responsibilities. It outlines the tasks, duties, and requirements for the job. This helps us understand what qualifications are needed (and desired) for every position in our company. The job description can also help to create a job posting that will attract the right candidate for the position. It’s a great tool to use when outlining expectations for our employees, which in turn helps us manage performance and set goals.
A solid job description also keeps us in compliance. Through clearly defined duties we can easily determine whether a position is exempt or non-exempt and fulfill FLSA requirements. We can also better navigate accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act because the job description will clearly list the mental and physical requirements of the job. When an employee requests an accommodation, we turn to the job description first.
If it has been a while since you reviewed your job descriptions, now is the time! You should review your job descriptions on a semi-annual basis to make sure it reflects the work that is being done. Language is always evolving so how the description was phrased in 2010 may be different than 2021. When an employee takes on additional duties, that is also the time to update the job description.
A job description should contain the following information:
- Job Title
- FLSA Status
- Department
- Supervisor (“reports to”)
- Salary Range
- Last Review Date
- General Summary
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Additional Duties and Responsibilities
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required
Here at Nevada Association of Employers, we have many tools to help you formulate and review your job descriptions, from a database of templates to a qualified team that is always available to review and answer questions. Let us help you remain compliance, recruit great talent, and align expectations with your company goals, by utilizing job descriptions.
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Nevada Association of Employers (NAE) has compiled a collection of commonly used HR forms, checklists, policies, and employer guides to help Nevada businesses manage workplace compliance and HR administration.
Whether you are looking for an employment application, employee file checklist, payroll deduction form, performance appraisal form, or FLSA exemption worksheet, NAE provides resources designed to support employers with day-to-day HR operations.
These tools help employers maintain consistent documentation practices and ensure workplace policies align with federal and Nevada employment regulations.
Employers who need additional guidance on HR compliance may also benefit from services such as HR Hotline support or professional HR audits, which help identify potential compliance gaps before they become legal issues.
Access HR Forms Through the Member Portal
NAE members can access these HR resources through the Member Portal (login required). The portal includes downloadable HR forms, customizable policies, and other templates that help employers manage employee documentation and HR procedures efficiently.
These resources are designed to work alongside other NAE compliance tools, including the HR Compliance Checklist and Employee Handbook Review services that help employers maintain legally compliant workplace policies.
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If you don’t see the HR resource you need, NAE’s HR professionals and employment law attorneys are available to help.
Members can request guidance or customized resources through services such as Legal Hotline or employment legal services, which provide expert advice on workplace compliance and HR documentation.
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