Employment Attorney Serving Las Vegas & Henderson
Many individuals with a criminal history have a difficult time finding employment. As many as 29 states and 150 counties or cities have enacted “ban the box” laws that limit the ability of employers to ask applicants whether they have a criminal history. However, many of these laws apply only to government employers. As of JanuaryRead More
In a recent opinion (Neville, Jr. v. Dist. Ct. (Terrible Herbst, Inc.)), the Nevada Supreme Court determined that Nevada employees are permitted to file a lawsuit in civil court to recover unpaid wages. This means that employees have the option of either filing a complaint with the Nevada Labor Commissioner to recover unpaid wages, or theyRead More
In recent months, many courageous women have come forward publicly with accusations of sexual harassment against well-known men in politics, media, entertainment, and business (see here). Whether the harassment happened recently or decades ago, victims (women or men) should stand up and take action to prevent sexual harassment against themselves and others. Sexual Harassment Is CommonplaceRead More
In Nevada, an employer must follow strict deadlines for paying an employee who is terminated or quits. Failing to follow these deadlines can result in costs and penalties. An Employee Who Is Terminated Under Nevada law, when an employer fires or lays off an employee, any wages or other compensation earned at that time becomeRead More
Strict time limits are involved in employment discrimination cases, both in filing a charge of discrimination and in filing a lawsuit. This article describes these time limits and how they affect an employee’s discrimination claim. What’s the Time Limit for Filing a Charge of Discrimination? Employees in Nevada who believe their employer has illegally discriminatedRead More
You’re at work sitting at your desk, happily completing your latest project. Your relationship with your employer seems strong and, to your knowledge, everything is going great. Then you receive an e-mail from Human Resources asking you to come to a meeting the next day at noon. When you arrive, the HR manager and yourRead More
