Nevada Employment Attorneys

At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced Nevada employment attorneys who handle NRS 613 discrimination, wage, retaliation, and wrongful-termination claims for workers across Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson, and North Las Vegas.

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How we match your Nevada employment case

When you submit a Nevada employment matter, we route it through a national network of independent partner firms and put it in front of the one that fits best — based on the kind of case it is, what it is likely to involve, where it has to be handled, and who has capacity to take it on now.

Case type

A employment matter needs someone who handles employment work day to day, not a generalist. Practice area is the first filter.

Size and complexity

Some firms are built for catastrophic injury and multi-party litigation; others resolve straightforward claims quickly. We weigh what your matter is likely to involve against how each firm actually works.

Jurisdiction and licensing

Your matter is decided under Nevada law, so it goes to an attorney licensed in Nevada who regularly appears where your case would be heard.

Capacity and fit

Availability, conflicts of interest and language all matter. If the best-fit firm cannot take your case, we route it to the next one that can — or tell you plainly when no one in the network is the right answer.

Every partner reviews your case for free. Injury and workers’ compensation matters are handled on contingency — no fee unless you win. Other matters are quoted upfront, before you commit to anything.

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Exhibit A

What happens with an employment claim in Nevada

Day 0
Something happens at work.
A firing, demotion, missed pay, harassment, retaliation. Write down dates, names and what was said, and save emails and pay stubs before access disappears.
Within 24 hours
Tell us what happened.
Two minutes on this page. A Nevada employment attorney reviews it for free and, if it’s a fit, you’re matched within 24 hours.
Weeks 1–4
Your attorney builds the record.
Personnel file, pay records, texts, witness accounts, the handbook. Employers keep meticulous files; you need one too.
Months 1–3
Demand, or an agency charge.
Many Nevada employment claims start with a demand letter or a charge with the state agency or the EEOC. Your attorney picks the route that protects your deadlines.
Within 300 days
Suit is filed if it has to be.
Nevada gives 300 days for this step. Missing it can end the claim before it starts.
Resolution
Settlement or judgment.
You pay nothing along the way. The fee — typically 33% — comes only out of what’s recovered. If nothing is recovered, you owe nothing.

State Anti-Discrimination Statute: Revised Statutes
Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 613 (NRS § 613.330 et seq.). Protected: race, color, religion, sex (incl. pregnancy and gender identity/expression), age 40+, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic info.
Deadline to File Charge: 300 days
300 days to file with the Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC). Work-share with EEOC.
At-Will Doctrine: At-will state
At-will state with public-policy exception (D'Angelo v. Gardner, 1991). Statutory protections for workers' comp retaliation, jury duty, military service. Whistleblower protections (NRS § 281.611, public sector).
Non-Compete Enforceability: Hourly
NRS § 613.195 (2021 reform). Banned for workers paid solely on hourly basis (limited exceptions). Reasonableness test on time, geography, and scope. Cannot impose undue hardship.
Minimum Wage & Overtime: $12.00
Nevada minimum wage $12.00/hour (no health benefits) or $11.25/hour (with health benefits) — tiers being harmonized. Overtime under NRS § 608.018: 1.5x after 8 hours daily (for workers earning less than 1.5x minimum) and after 40 hours weekly. Paid Leave (NRS § 608.0197): 40 hours paid leave annually at 50+ employee employers.
Typical attorney fee: 33%
33%–40% contingency — no fee unless you win

Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 613 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), age (40+), national origin, sexual orientation, disability, and genetic information at employers with 15+ employees. Charges are filed with the Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC) within 300 days. Nevada is at-will with a public-policy exception (D'Angelo v. Gardner). Non-competes are restricted under NRS § 613.195 (2021 reform) — banned for workers paid solely on an hourly basis (with limited exceptions), must be reasonable, and must not impose undue hardship. Nevada minimum wage is $11.25/hour (tier-1 with health benefits) or $12.00/hour (tier-2 without) as of July 2024; legislative action will harmonize tiers. Nevada has Paid Leave statute NRS § 608.0197 (40 hours paid leave for any reason at employers with 50+ employees). Overtime governed by NRS § 608.018 (daily-overtime trigger for some).

Exhibit B

When to call an employment attorney in Nevada

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Exhibit C

Employment cases we take in Nevada

Which one is closest to yours?

Race and national-origin discrimination

NRS 613 and Title VII. Las Vegas hospitality, casino, and entertainment workforces generate ongoing claims.

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Exhibit D

How much do Nevada employment attorneys cost?

Sample settlement statement

Nevada · Employment

Recovery$100,000

Attorney fee · 33%− $33,000

Case costs (advanced by firm)repaid at the end

To you$67,000

Due today$0

Try a different recovery$100,000

$5,000$3,000,000

Illustrative only. Your fee terms are set in a written agreement with your attorney and may include costs and expenses regardless of outcome.

Most Nevada employment attorneys work on contingency: the fee is a share of what they recover, and nothing if they don’t.

Nevada employment attorneys work on contingency or hybrid arrangements — typically 33%–40% of recovery. NRS 613, Nevada wage and hour law, and federal employment statutes shift attorney fees to the employer when the worker prevails.

A good attorney walks through every number at your free consultation — before you sign anything.

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Exhibit E

What your Nevada employment compensation can include

A Nevada employment recovery is built from several parts. Tap one to see what it covers.

Back Pay

Lost wages and benefits from termination to judgment under NRS 613 and federal law. Uncapped.

DearLegal is a legal referral service, not a law firm. We connect individuals with licensed attorneys who can evaluate their case. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Results vary based on individual circumstances.

Exhibit F

Nevada employment questions, answered

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File with the Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC) within 300 days of the discriminatory act. NERC has a work-share with the EEOC.

Race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), age (40+), national origin, sexual orientation, disability, and genetic information. Nevada was an early state to add sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.

Limited. NRS § 613.195 (2021 reform) bans non-competes for workers paid solely on hourly basis (with limited exceptions). For other workers, must be reasonable in time, geography, and scope, and cannot impose undue hardship.

Nevada's minimum wage as of July 1, 2024 is $12.00/hour (no qualifying health benefits) or $11.25/hour (with qualifying health benefits). Tiers being harmonized.

Under NRS § 608.018, workers earning less than 1.5x the minimum wage are entitled to overtime at 1.5x for hours worked over 8 in a 24-hour period. All workers get overtime over 40 hours weekly. Many casino workers are eligible for daily overtime.

Yes. NRS § 608.0197 requires employers with 50+ employees to provide 40 hours of paid leave annually that can be used for any reason.

Not without legal review. NRS 613 and federal claims often remain valuable. ADEA releases (40+) require 21 days to consider and 7-day revocation.

Employment attorneys by city in Nevada

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Other case types in Nevada

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Animal Incident attorneysNevada follows a “one-bite” rule, but breaking a leash law can count as negligence on its own — so proving the owner knew the dog was dangerous is often the whole case.

Business Dispute attorneysNevada’s Business Court handles complex commercial cases — and the state’s corporate-friendly laws mirror Delaware’s in many respects.

Car Accident attorneysNevada is a fault state where you can’t recover if you’re half or more at fault — and minimum auto liability of $25K/$50K leaves many crashes underinsured.

Consumer Protection attorneysNevada’s deceptive trade practices law allows actual damages, triple damages for elderly or disabled victims, and attorney fees.

Criminal Defense attorneysNevada’s sentencing rules and habitual-criminal enhancements make plea positioning critical.

Defective Product attorneysNevada holds manufacturers strictly liable for defective products — and the Nevada Supreme Court has refined how the consumer-expectations test applies.

Family Law attorneysNevada is a community-property state — and Las Vegas is one of the country’s most popular divorce destinations given its residency rules.

Immigration attorneysNevada has immigration court in Las Vegas — and the state’s growing immigrant populations in Clark County drive case volume.

Lemon Law attorneysNevada’s Lemon Law covers new vehicles within 1 year/12,000 miles — and the manufacturer pays attorney fees if you prevail.

Medical Malpractice attorneysNevada caps med-mal pain-and-suffering damages at $350K — and an expert’s affidavit of merit is required at filing.

Personal Injury attorneysA 2-year filing deadline and a bar on recovery if you’re half or more at fault frame every Nevada PI case.

Slip and Fall attorneysNevada premises liability turns on notice and reasonableness — and Nevada Supreme Court rulings shape the duty analysis for casinos and retail.

Social Security Disability attorneysNevada SSA hearing offices in Las Vegas and Reno process moderate volumes — Ninth Circuit precedent shapes review.

Workers’ Compensation attorneysNevada workers’ comp runs through the state Division of Industrial Relations — and most claims are insured through private carriers or self-insurance.

Nevada Employment Attorneys

How we match your Nevada employment case

Case type

Size and complexity

Jurisdiction and licensing

Capacity and fit

What happens with an employment claim in Nevada

Something happens at work.

Tell us what happened.

Your attorney builds the record.

Demand, or an agency charge.

Suit is filed if it has to be.

Settlement or judgment.

When to call an employment attorney in Nevada

Employment cases we take in Nevada

Race and national-origin discrimination

Sex, pregnancy, gender identity, and LGBTQ+ discrimination

Age discrimination (40+)

Disability discrimination and accommodation

Religious discrimination and accommodation

Retaliation and whistleblower

Wage and hour (Nevada + FLSA)

Independent-contractor misclassification

FMLA and Paid Leave

Wrongful termination (public-policy)

Hostile work environment

Non-compete defense

How much do Nevada employment attorneys cost?

What your Nevada employment compensation can include

Back Pay

Front Pay

Compensatory Damages

Punitive Damages

Liquidated Damages

Attorney Fees and Costs

Nevada employment questions, answered

Employment attorneys by city in Nevada

Other case types in Nevada

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