Employment Attorney Serving Las Vegas & Henderson
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
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
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
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
Sometimes clients hire me to do an unemployment appeal with the Nevada DETR and also have another claim against their employer, such as wrongful discharge, discrimination, or retaliation. At times, they assume they can use the referee’s findings to support their other case, but Nevada law specifically prohibits this. The law reads as follows: AnyRead More
