Nevada (NV) Labor and Employment Laws

September 18th, 2006 Posted by Marilyn

Labor and employment laws are in place to benefit all. They govern how employers must conduct their business with regard to their workplace and employees. They protect workers from poor working conditions and also give them responsibilities as to how to deal with issues that may come up in the workplace. Even the unemployed are subject to some of these laws. Such laws cover all aspects of employment.

Nevada (NV) labor and employment laws are very similar to that of the federal with a few exceptions. Nevada is one of few states that mandates break and meal periods are offered to employees. All employees working 4hours or more should receive at least a 10-minute break for every 4 hours they work. A 30-minute mealtime is required for those who are working 8 or more hours. Tipped employees in Nevada cannot be paid less than the minimum wage, regardless of how much they make in tips. The law also does not require minors to have work permits or employment certificates. With these few exceptions all other wage and hour laws are the same as the federal statutes. The minimum wage is $5.15, salaried employees must be paid at least $455 weekly and if not exempt, overtime must be paid for hours worked in excess of forty.

Nevada (NV) labor and employment laws include a “right to work” law. This law protects workers when it comes to labor organizations. They cannot be denied employment, reemployment, continuation of employment, or termination because of their affiliation or lack thereof with any labor union. Employees may also find themselves on the wrong side of the law if they attempt to coerce or intimidate someone into joining such an organization.

Other issues addressed through Nevada (NV) labor and employment laws include discrimination, workplace safety and health, regulation of employment agencies and Workers Compensation among others.

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  1. Posted by: M>wendy Moore

    I was terminated from my position back in 01/07/08 without any notice of why. I called and asked for a letter of termination, and it was denied. I have been going on two to three interviews a week and never hearing back. I finally found out that when the interviewer asks if they can call my recent employer for information, my former employer wouldn’t give any information without a letter requesting the information and my signature. Can’t this hurt me trying to be rehired into the work force without my knowledge of this going on?

  2. Posted by: Amelia

    Wendy, many other people have encountered the same problem. For a specific answer, please post a question on http://www.laborlawtalk.com, our forum for employees. Best of luck with the job search, and thanks for reading our blog! Amelia

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