What Happens When a Nevada Call Center Moves Jobs Overseas?
Short Answer
Nevada requires certain employers with at least 50 call-center employees to give advance notice before moving a substantial call-center operation from Nevada to another country.
What Each Nevada Law Covers
NRS 613.700: Definitions framework
The call-center relocation law uses the specific definitions in NRS 613.710 and 613.720.
NRS 613.710: Call center
A call center is a facility or operation where workers receive telephone calls or other electronic communications to provide customer service or related functions.
NRS 613.720: Covered employer
A covered employer employs 50 or more call-center employees in Nevada for the purpose of staffing a call center.
NRS 613.750: Advance relocation notice
A covered employer moving a call center—or at least 30 percent of its operating volume—to a foreign country generally must notify the Labor Commissioner and displaced employees at least 90 days in advance. State economic-development incentives may be unavailable for five years, subject to waiver.
NRS 613.760: Penalties for missing notice
Failure to provide required notice can trigger daily civil penalties or, in specified cases, a community financial-impact study paid for by the employer.
NRS 613.770: Other employee benefits remain
The relocation law does not authorize withholding unemployment, disability, retraining, readjustment, or other payments and benefits available under Nevada law.
NRS 613.780: Regulations
The Labor Commissioner may adopt regulations needed to administer the call-center relocation provisions.
Important Limits
- The law applies only to employers meeting the 50-employee definition.
- The relocation threshold generally requires a move to a foreign country and at least 30 percent of operating volume when less than the entire center moves.
- WARN Act or contract rights may also apply.
Evidence That May Matter
- Relocation announcements and employee counts
- Operating-volume data
- Notices to employees and the Labor Commissioner
Why Contact a Las Vegas Employment Attorney
Chapter 613 mixes private lawsuits, agency complaints, criminal provisions, exceptions, and short deadlines. An attorney can identify which provision applies, preserve evidence, and choose the correct enforcement route.
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Related Guides
This guide summarizes current NRS Chapter 613 for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. Statutes, regulations, and court decisions change, and the correct claim, remedy, and deadline depend on the facts. Read the official statute and contact a Nevada employment attorney about your situation.