Employers have an interest in knowing whether a prospective employee or current employee has the ability to perform the duties of a position. However, the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) provides protections to workers with disabilities to help prevent them from being treated differently because of their disability. Asking About Disabilities Before Making anRead More
Employment
Must Nevada Employers Allow Parents to Participate in School Activities?
Many school-related activities occur during the day while parents are at work. Nevada law specifically requires that employers allow parents to participate in school activities involving their children. What is required? Employers with 50 or more employees must allow the parent, guardian, or custodian of a child who is enrolled in a public school toRead More
Can Your Employer Terminate You Based on a False Accusation?
A very common question we get is this: is it wrongful termination if my employer terminates me based on a false accusation? Almost any person would be upset if someone falsely accused them of misconduct and an employer chose to terminate them because of the accusation, especially if the employee doesn’t believe the employer didRead More
Is My Non-compete Agreement Enforceable in Nevada?
Did you sign a non-compete agreement at some point during your employment in Nevada and need to know if it’s enforceable or how it might affect your employment moving forward? Or is your employer is asking you to sign a non-compete agreement now? You can request a review of your non-compete agreement from Matthew Piccolo,Read More
Defamation in Nevada: Are Employer Statements Privileged?
As an employee or former employee, you may wonder if you have a claim of defamation against your employer. Defamation is a false and defamatory statement about a person made to an unprivileged third party amounting to at least negligence. One part of a defamation claim that often gets overlooked is whether a statement isRead More
Can an Employer Terminate You for Refusing to Work in Unsafe Conditions?
Employment in Nevada is presumed to be “at-will,” meaning your employer can terminate you for any reason, even if you were performing well and did not have any disciplinary issues. However, there are many exceptions to this general rule. One of the exceptions arises when an employee refuses to work in unsafe conditions. Refusing toRead More
Can a Nevada Employer Terminate You for Refusing to Break the Law?
Employment in Nevada is presumed to be “at-will,” meaning your employer can terminate you for any reason, even if you were performing well and did not have any disciplinary issues. However, there are many exceptions to this general rule. One of the exceptions arises when an employee refuses to break the law. Refusing to EngageRead More
Can a Nevada Employer Decrease Your Pay?
Just like your employer can give you a raise, in many circumstances it can give you a pay cut, but it has to meet certain requirements first. Can My Employer Cut My Pay in Nevada? Yes, your employer can cut your pay in most circumstances. However, Nevada law (NRS 608.100) prohibits the following: Cutting yourRead More
Can My Employer Terminate Me for Being a Witness in a Lawsuit?
Employees of a company who want or need to act as a witness in a lawsuit against their employer often fear that if they do their employer will retaliate against them. To help alleviate these concerns, Nevada law provides specific protections for employees who act as witnesses in legal proceedings. Retaliation for Being a WitnessRead More