Nevada Employment Retaliation Protections

Overview

It is an unlawful employment practice to discriminate against an employee, applicant, or labor-organization member because the person opposed a practice made unlawful by Nevada’s employment-practices laws or made a charge, testified, assisted, or participated in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing.

Related Protections

Separate statutes also forbid retaliation for using paid leave, family sick leave, domestic-violence leave, or lactation breaks. Wage-discussion protections appear in NRS 613.330.

Practical Steps

Keep copies of complaints, emails, and performance reviews before and after protected activity.
Note any sudden schedule cuts, discipline, or termination timing.
File with NERC or the Labor Commissioner under the statute that fits the underlying right.

Key Statutes

NRS 613.340; NRS 613.330; NRS 608.0197; NRS 608.0193; NRS 608.0198.

Related Guides

This guide is for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. Nevada employment statutes and regulations change, and the correct procedure and deadlines depend on the facts of each matter. Contact an attorney for advice about your situation.