Nevada Employment Law

Nevada Fair Employment Practices Act covers employers with 15+ employees. Includes unique protections for off-duty cannabis use, credit history, and service animal use.

At-Will

Yes

Right-to-Work

Yes

EEOC Deferral

300 days

Min. Wage

$12.00

Nevada State Laws (1)

NV FEPA

Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 613.310-613.435

300 days
15+ employees

The Nevada Fair Employment Practices Act prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40+), disability, national origin, and genetic information. Nevada has progressively expanded protections, including cannabis use protections for employees, making it one of the more employee-friendly Western states. Complaints are filed with the Nevada Equal Rights Commission within 300 days.

Protected Classes

racecolorreligionsexsexual orientationgender identity or expressionage (40+)disabilitynational origingenetic informationcredit report/historyuse of service animalcannabis use (off-duty, with exceptions)

Key Provisions

  • ✓Prohibits discrimination based on a broad range of protected classes including sexual orientation and gender identity/expression
  • ✓Includes protections for employees who use cannabis lawfully off-premises during non-working hours, with exceptions for safety-sensitive positions
  • ✓Nevada Equal Rights Commission investigates complaints and works with the EEOC under a worksharing agreement

Remedies

Back payReinstatementCompensatory damagesAttorney fees and costsInjunctive reliefCease-and-desist orders
File with: Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC)300 days from the discriminatory act

Federal Laws That Apply in Nevada

These federal statutes protect workers nationwide, including in Nevada. As a deferral state, the EEOC filing deadline is extended to 300 days for most claims.

Title VII15+ employees
300 days
ADA15+ employees
300 days
ADEA20+ employees
300 days
EPA1+ employees
730 days
PDA15+ employees
300 days
PWFA15+ employees
300 days
FMLA50+ employees
730 days
FLSA1+ employees
730 days
Section 19811+ employees
1460 days
GINA15+ employees
300 days
USERRA1+ employees
— days
NLRA1+ employees
180 days
OSH Act1+ employees
30 days
WARN Act100+ employees
— days
Rehabilitation Act1+ employees
300 days
SOX Section 8061+ employees
180 days
INA Section 1324b4+ employees
180 days

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This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.Nevada laws are subject to legislative changes. Consult a qualified employment attorney in Nevada for advice about your specific situation. Last reviewed: February 2025.