Employment Laws in Nevada
Definition of employee. Not specified.
Definition of employer. Employer means any person who has 15 or more employees for each working day in each of 20 or more calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year, but does not include the United States, any Indian tribe or any private membership club that is exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of the IRS code. Also not covered are religious corporations, associations or societies with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion to perform work connected with the carrying on of its religious activities.
Prohibited employment discrimination. Employers may not discriminate in their hiring or employment practices against employees or job applicants on the basis of the individuals' race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, sexual orientation or genetic information.
Use of lawful substances. Employment discrimination on the basis of an applicant's use of lawful substances, such as tobacco, outside the course of employment is also prohibited.
Service animals. An employer may not refuse to permit an employee with a visual or aural disability to keep a service animal with him or her at all times in the place of employment.
Whistleblower provisions. An employee is protected against employer retaliation when the employee opposes an unlawful practice or when the employee testifies, participates in a proceeding, makes a charge, or otherwise assists in an investigation, proceeding or hearing relating to an unlawful practice. Whistleblower coverage includes unlawful practices involving employment discrimination, occupational safety and health, and medical facilities with regard to care.
Nurses. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses or nursing assistants who are employed by or contracted to provide nursing services who report that they do not possess the knowledge, skills or experience with an assignment to provide nursing services to a patient or who refuse to provide services because of lack of knowledge, skills or experience are also protected from retaliation or discrimination.
Recordkeeping/posting requirements. Nevada discrimination law posters are available and may be posted in a conspicuous place.
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