Nevada Employment Lawyer
Representing Nevada workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, and wage disputes.
Nevada's employment laws look nothing like California's. Different wage structures, different overtime rules, enforceable non-competes, and a right-to-work framework that changes how unions and employers interact. If you work in Nevada and your employer has violated your rights, you need attorneys who actually understand NRS Title 53 — not lawyers guessing based on California experience.
At Mister Wolf, P.C., our employment litigation team represents Nevada workers from our Incline Village office. Partner Evan Dotta is admitted to practice in both California and Nevada, giving us direct courtroom capability in state and federal courts across Nevada. Whether you work on the Las Vegas Strip, in Reno's growing tech corridor, or at a mine in rural Nevada, we handle the full range of employment disputes — wrongful termination, discrimination, wage theft, and retaliation.
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At-Will Employment in Nevada — and Its Limits
Nevada is an at-will employment state, meaning employers can generally terminate workers for any reason or no reason at all. But "at-will" is not a blank check. Nevada law carves out significant exceptions that protect workers from illegal firings.
You cannot be fired for discriminatory reasons under NRS 613.330, for filing a workers' compensation claim, for reporting safety violations, or for exercising your legal rights as an employee. Implied contract exceptions also apply — if your employer's handbook or conduct created a reasonable expectation of continued employment, a termination may be wrongful even without a written contract.
NRS 613: Nevada's Anti-Discrimination Protections
Under NRS 613.330, employers with 15 or more employees are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or national origin. Nevada also protects employees from discrimination based on the use of a service animal and lawful use of any product outside of work.
If you've been discriminated against, you can file a complaint with the Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC), which investigates and can mediate claims. NERC is a dual-filing agency with the EEOC, so filing with one typically covers the other. However, the administrative process has strict timelines — 300 days for most claims — and strategic decisions about whether to exhaust administrative remedies or proceed directly to court can make or break your case.
Nevada Wage and Overtime Rules
Nevada has used one statewide minimum wage since July 1, 2024. The rate applies regardless of whether an employer offers health benefits. The Nevada Labor Commissioner publishes the current rate and annual notices on its official employer posters page.
Nevada overtime law under NRS 608.018 is also distinct from federal and California rules. Nevada requires overtime pay (1.5x) when an employee earning less than 1.5 times the minimum wage works more than 8 hours in a 24-hour period. Higher-paid workers are only entitled to overtime after 40 hours in a workweek. This daily overtime threshold catches many employers — and workers — off guard, especially those coming from states that only calculate overtime weekly.
Employment Cases We Handle in Nevada
We represent Nevada employees in disputes involving:
Wrongful Termination
Fired for reporting harassment, filing a workers' comp claim, or blowing the whistle on illegal conduct? Nevada's wrongful termination exceptions protect you — and we enforce them aggressively.
Discrimination & Harassment
NRS 613 protections cover race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and more. We handle NERC complaints and direct litigation in state and federal court.
Wage & Hour Violations
Nevada's statewide minimum wage and daily overtime rules create common disputes. Tip-pooling violations also arise in gaming and hospitality. We pursue unpaid wage and overtime claims.
Non-Compete Disputes
Unlike California, Nevada enforces non-compete agreements under NRS 613.195 — but courts can revise overbroad restrictions. If a former employer is threatening you with a non-compete, we evaluate enforceability and fight back.
Right-to-Work Issues
Nevada is a right-to-work state under NRS 613.230, meaning employees cannot be required to join or pay dues to a union as a condition of employment. This affects workers across hospitality, construction, and mining — Nevada's largest unionized sectors.
Serving Workers Across Nevada's Key Industries
Nevada's economy runs on gaming and hospitality in Las Vegas, a rapidly growing tech sector in Reno (Tesla's Gigafactory, Switch, and dozens of startups), mining operations throughout rural Nevada, and logistics hubs along the I-80 and I-15 corridors. Each industry brings unique employment issues — from tip-pooling disputes on the Strip to trade secret claims in Reno's tech corridor to safety violations in mining operations. We represent workers across all of them.
Review common EEOC, wage, and right-to-sue filing windows in our employment lawsuit deadline guide. You can also learn more about our Employment Law practice or contact us for a free case review.