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
Wrongful Termination
OSHA Retaliation Claims against Nevada Employers
Nevada law and federal law both prohibit employers from retaliating against an employee for filing a complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) or participating in an OSHA investigation. Retaliation is also illegal if an employee refuses to work under conditions unreasonably dangerous to the employee. Retaliation might include termination, demotion, a payRead 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
Can Your Employer Discipline or Fire You for Using A Legal Product Off Duty?
For many reasons, employers might be concerned about how their employees behave not only while at work but also outside of work. For example, an employee’s conduct outside of work may often reflect either positively or negatively on the employer if others know where the employee works. Despite these concerns, many states, including Nevada, prohibit employersRead More