Many employers have begun requiring their employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in order to continue working. Is this legal? The short answer is “yes”–in most cases. No Law Prohibits Requiring Vaccination Generally There is no federal law or state law in Utah or Nevada where I practice that prevents employers from requiring employees toRead More
Employment Discrimination
Why Does My Severance Agreement Have Provisions about 21 days and 7 days?
If your employer terminates you, or if you’re settling a lawsuit with your employer, then your employer will present you with a severance or settlement agreement. Often, these agreements will contain provisions that say you have 21 days to consider the offer and you can revoke your signature within 7 days of signing. These provisionsRead More
Can an Employer Force You to Retire Because of Your Age?
Some employers might believe that older workers automatically become less productive as they age or are otherwise unqualified for a position. For this reason, they might force employees to retire when they reach a certain age. In reality, many older workers remain qualified and productive well beyond the typical retirement age (about 65), and forcingRead More
12 Ways Wrongful Termination Can Happen in Nevada
Getting fired from a job can be a difficult, demoralizing experience. It can also be harmful to your economic and emotional well-being. It’s not surprising then that you might want to contact an employment attorney for help. Unfortunately, in most cases I can’t do anything to help because what the employer has done might beRead More
What Are the Time Limits for Filing a Charge of Discrimination and a Lawsuit?
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
What Can Make a Job Posting or Advertisement Discriminatory?
When hiring, employers typically want to give preference to a person with particular characteristics or qualifications. In doing so, however, they need to avoid giving preference in a way that amounts to illegal discrimination. Which Types of Preferences in Job Advertisements Are Illegal? Nevada law and federal law prohibit job advertisements that indicate a preferenceRead More
Can Employers Discriminate Based on Family Caregiving Responsibilities?
Many people today have responsibilities to care for their children, a spouse, a parent, or another family member. Sometimes, these responsibilities create work-family conflicts that are difficult for employers and employees to address. Whatever the circumstances, employers need to be careful not to discriminate against applicants or employees based on their caregiving responsibilities. What isRead More
What’s Required to Prove Discrimination in the Workplace?
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
Which Employers Are Subject to Workplace Discrimination Laws?
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