Employment Attorney Serving Las Vegas & Henderson
Both state and federal law require employers in Nevada to allow nursing mothers to pump breast milk while at work. What Is Required and Which Employers Are Subject to These Laws? Federal law and Nevada law require employers to give nursing mothers a “reasonable break time” to express breast milk as needed. The employer hasRead More
You might believe you have a strong case of discrimination against your employer, but proving employment discrimination claims can be difficult. Let’s review what evidence it takes to prove a discrimination claim and what steps are involved in proving it. What Evidence Can Be Used to Prove Discrimination? The best way to prove discrimination isRead More
Employment discrimination laws prohibit employers from discriminating against employees based on characteristics like age, disability, gender, race, and religion. But keep in mind that these laws don’t apply to all employers. Whether an employer is covered depends on the type of employer and the type of discrimination. Businesses/Private Employers To be liable for discrimination basedRead More
For some people with disabilities, service animals provide vital guidance, protection, and companionship. For this reason, both federal and Nevada law require places of public accommodation to allow service animals to enter their buildings and other facilities. What’s a Place of Public Accommodation? Any business or building that’s open to, or offers services to, theRead More
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), if you have a disability your employer must provide a reasonable accommodation for you, unless it would cause your employer an undue hardship. What’s the best way to request a reasonable accommodation from your employer? A person who desires an accommodation needs to let the employer know thatRead More
What can you do if your doctor, or other medical provider, makes a mistake in your medical record? Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPPA”), a patient has a right to request that a medical provider change a medical record. Some medical providers have a form you can fill out and submit, orRead More
