1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a public body shall not enter into an employment contract that entitles an officer or employee of the public body to receive:
(a) Any fringe benefit, unless the public body has adopted a policy authorizing all persons employed by the public body in a similar position to receive the benefit.
(b) Any bonus, unless the bonus is based on merit and awarded at a public meeting.
(c) Upon the termination of the employment of the officer or employee for cause or the resignation of the officer or employee when an investigation relating to his or her employment is pending, any:
(1) Wages in lieu of notice or administrative leave;
(2) Salary, benefits or equivalent compensation, including, without limitation, severance pay;
(3) Bonus; or
(4) Other form of payment.
2. Upon the termination of the employment of an officer or employee of a public body, the person:
(a) Must be paid for any portion of accumulated annual leave and compensatory time and unused sick leave authorized by law or policy of the public body.
(b) Remains entitled to any pension or retirement benefit provided by the Public Employees’ Retirement System or other retirement or pension program of which he or she is a member.
3. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or prohibit:
(a) A person from:
(1) Receiving compensation for past services upon his or her termination;
(2) Bringing any cause of action for wrongful or unlawful acts committed against the person relating to his or her employment or termination; or
(3) Accepting any legal or equitable relief awarded or recovered for wrongful or unlawful acts committed against the person relating to his or her employment or termination.
(b) A public body from entering into an agreement to pay the cost of purchasing credit for service on behalf of an officer or employee pursuant to NRS 286.3007 or under any other retirement or pension program, if applicable.
4. The provisions of this section do not apply to:
(a) Any contract negotiated pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement.
(b) Officers and employees of the Nevada System of Higher Education.
5. As used in this section, "public body" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 241.015.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 2207, effective December 1, 2022)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 281 - General Provisions
NRS 281.001 - Persons employed by State to be afforded respect, dignity and equity in workplace.
NRS 281.005 - "Public officer" and "special use vehicle" defined.
NRS 281.010 - Elected and appointed officers.
NRS 281.020 - State officers to receive commissions from Governor.
NRS 281.030 - Official oath: Endorsement on commission or certificate of election.
NRS 281.040 - Eligibility for office of honor, profit or trust.
NRS 281.080 - Deputy to take official oath.
NRS 281.120 - Semimonthly paydays for state officers and employees; exceptions.
NRS 281.121 - Compensation for employees required to wear uniforms.
NRS 281.123 - Limitation on maximum salary payable to persons employed by State.
NRS 281.1233 - Procedure for state agency to obtain exception to limitation on salary.
NRS 281.127 - State officers and employees paid one salary for all services rendered; exceptions.
NRS 281.140 - State officers may sell evidence of public indebtedness issued for services rendered.
NRS 281.145 - Leave of absence for military duty; compensation.
NRS 281.147 - Leave of absence for duty as American National Red Cross disaster technician.
NRS 281.149 - Leave of absence for duty as emergency communications technician.
NRS 281.150 - Payment of stipends for educational leave.
NRS 281.155 - Payment of compensation due to deceased employee of State or political subdivision.
NRS 281.157 - Commission to Review Compensation: Definition.
NRS 281.1571 - Commission to Review Compensation: Creation; composition.
NRS 281.1573 - Commission to Review Compensation: Salary; meetings; administrative support.
NRS 281.1575 - Commission to Review Compensation: Duties.
NRS 281.165 - District judge to submit claims for travel and subsistence to Court Administrator.
NRS 281.169 - Payment of travel and per diem expenses of applicant for employment; claims.
NRS 281.173 - Advance constitutes lien on accrued wages of officer or employee.
NRS 281.174 - Payment for amount in excess of advance.
NRS 281.1745 - Cash advance when reimbursement may be delayed; withholding of pay upon delinquency.
NRS 281.175 - Rules and regulations of State Controller.
NRS 281.177 - Diversity and racial equity.
NRS 281.180 - Record of official acts of person taking acknowledgments; liability and penalty.
NRS 281.190 - Unlawful withholding or destruction of records; penalties.
NRS 281.221 - Contracts in which state officer has interest prohibited; exceptions; penalties.
NRS 281.250 - Administration of oaths and affirmations by officers.
NRS 281.260 - Fees for returns prohibited; computation of mileage; penalty.
NRS 281.270 - Officer to prevent duel: Penalty.
NRS 281.280 - Officer refusing to receive or arrest person charged with criminal offense: Penalties.
NRS 281.290 - Officer executing process may command assistance when resistance made.
NRS 281.320 - Withholding of settlement and payment of accounts of public officers.
NRS 281.330 - Advocating overthrow of government cause for dismissal of public employee.
NRS 281.340 - Obtaining appointment by false letter or certificate: Penalty.
NRS 281.350 - Grafting by public officer or employee: Penalty.
NRS 281.360 - Failure by public officer or employee to perform duty: Penalty.
NRS 281.375 - Application for employment: Volunteer work must be considered.
NRS 281.558 - "Candidate" defined.
NRS 281.55805 - "Declaration of candidacy" defined.
NRS 281.5581 - "Domestic partner" defined.
NRS 281.5582 - "Domestic partnership" defined.
NRS 281.5583 - "Educational or informational meeting, event or trip" defined.
NRS 281.5584 - "Financial disclosure statement" and "statement" defined.
NRS 281.5585 - "Gift" defined.
NRS 281.5586 - "Interested person" defined.
NRS 281.5587 - "Member of the public officer’s or candidate’s household" defined.
NRS 281.559 - Electronic filing by certain appointed public officers; exceptions.
NRS 281.573 - Retention by Secretary of State.
NRS 281.581 - Civil penalty for failure to disclose: Procedure; amount; waiver.
NRS 281.621 - Declaration of public policy.