Workplace Issues in Nevada
Key Nevada Law
Nevada Revised Statutes Section 613.330 (Nevada Equal Rights of Employees)
Nevada's employment anti-discrimination law prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40+), disability, national origin, pregnancy, or genetic information. It applies to employers with 15 or more employees and is administered by the Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC).
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Nevada Agencies & Resources
Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC)
Investigates employment discrimination complaints under Nevada law. File within 300 days of the discriminatory act.
Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner
Enforces Nevada minimum wage, daily overtime, and wage payment laws. Handles wage claims.
EEOC Las Vegas Local Office
Handles federal employment discrimination charges for Nevada workers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a discrimination complaint in Nevada?
Workers have 300 days from the discriminatory act to file a complaint with the Nevada Equal Rights Commission. Nevada expressly protects sexual orientation and gender identity under state law. After investigation, workers may request a right-to-sue notice to pursue a lawsuit in state or federal court.
Does Nevada have a daily overtime law?
Yes. Nevada requires overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 8 in a single workday, not just over 40 in a week — but this daily overtime applies to employees earning less than 1.5 times the Nevada minimum wage. This is more protective than the federal FLSA standard of weekly overtime only.
What is Nevada's minimum wage?
Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 per hour in 2024. Nevada previously had a two-tier wage system (lower rate for employees with qualifying health benefits), but a constitutional amendment eliminated this distinction effective July 2024. All covered employees are now entitled to the same minimum wage.
Does Nevada require paid leave?
Nevada's AB 190 (2019) requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide at least 40 hours of paid leave per year, usable for any purpose. This is not a sick leave law — employees can use the paid leave for any reason without providing a justification.
Related Workplace Issues Scenarios
Can I sue for wrongful termination?
Understanding when firing might be illegal and what your employment rights are.
Can I sue for unpaid wages?
Understanding your rights when an employer doesn't pay what you're owed.
Can I sue for retaliation after reporting workplace safety concerns?
Legal protection against employer retaliation for reporting safety violations or refusing unsafe work.
Can I sue for disability discrimination when employer won't accommodate?
Legal options when employers fail to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified disabilities.
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