1. For the purposes of collective bargaining, supplemental bargaining and other mutual aid or protection, employees have the right to:
(a) Organize, form, join and assist labor organizations, engage in collective bargaining and supplemental bargaining through exclusive representatives and engage in other concerted activities; and
(b) Refrain from engaging in such activity.
2. Collective bargaining and supplemental bargaining entail a mutual obligation of the Executive Department and an exclusive representative to meet at reasonable times and to bargain in good faith with respect to:
(a) The subjects of mandatory bargaining set forth in subsection 2 of NRS 288.150, except paragraph (f) of that subsection;
(b) The negotiation of an agreement;
(c) The resolution of any question arising under an agreement; and
(d) The execution of a written contract incorporating the provisions of an agreement, if requested by either party.
3. The subject matters set forth in subsection 3 of NRS 288.150 are not within the scope of mandatory bargaining and are reserved to the Executive Department without negotiation.
4. Notwithstanding the provisions of any collective bargaining agreement negotiated pursuant to the provisions of NRS 288.400 to 288.630, inclusive, the Executive Department is entitled to take the actions set forth in paragraph (b) of subsection 6 of NRS 288.150. Any action taken under the provisions of this subsection must not be construed as a failure to negotiate in good faith.
5. This section does not preclude, but the provisions of NRS 288.400 to 288.630, inclusive, do not require, the Executive Department to negotiate subject matters set forth in subsection 3 which are outside the scope of mandatory bargaining. The Executive Department shall discuss subject matters outside the scope of mandatory bargaining but it is not required to negotiate those matters.
6. The Executive Department shall furnish to an exclusive representative data that is maintained in the ordinary course of business and which is relevant and necessary to the discussion of the subjects of mandatory bargaining described in subsection 2. This subsection shall not be construed to require the Executive Department to furnish to the exclusive representative any advice or training received by representatives of the Executive Department concerning collective bargaining.
7. To the greatest extent practicable, any decision issued by the Board before October 1, 2019, relating to the interpretation of, or the performance under, the provisions of NRS 288.150 shall be deemed to apply to any complaint arising out of the interpretation of, or performance under, the provisions of this section.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 3731; A 2021, 1712)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 288 - Relations Between Governments and Public Employees
NRS 288.025 - "Administrative employee" defined.
NRS 288.027 - "Bargaining agent" defined.
NRS 288.028 - "Bargaining unit" defined.
NRS 288.029 - "Board" defined.
NRS 288.032 - "Collective bargaining" defined.
NRS 288.036 - "Commissioner" defined.
NRS 288.040 - "Employee organization" defined.
NRS 288.042 - "Executive Department" defined.
NRS 288.044 - "Fact-finding" defined.
NRS 288.048 - "Labor organization" defined.
NRS 288.050 - "Local government employee" defined.
NRS 288.060 - "Local government employer" defined.
NRS 288.065 - "Mediation" defined.
NRS 288.067 - "Recognition" defined.
NRS 288.074 - "Strike" defined.
NRS 288.075 - "Supervisory employee" defined.
NRS 288.080 - Creation; number, qualifications, terms of office and appointment of members.
NRS 288.090 - Officers and employees; quorum; voting; limitations on certain meetings.
NRS 288.100 - Salary and expenses of members.
NRS 288.105 - Fees assessed against local government employers.
NRS 288.120 - Subpoenas; powers of district court.
NRS 288.130 - Hearings and determinations are contested cases; judicial review.
NRS 288.132 - "Administrative employee" defined.
NRS 288.133 - "Bargaining agent" defined.
NRS 288.134 - "Bargaining unit" defined.
NRS 288.136 - "Recognition" defined.
NRS 288.138 - "Supervisory employee" defined.
NRS 288.139 - Fees assessed against local government employers.
NRS 288.475 - Fees assessed by Board against Executive Department.
NRS 288.151 - Reduction in workforce of school district.
NRS 288.155 - Agreements may extend beyond term of member or officer of local government employer.
NRS 288.165 - Recognized employee organization to file annual report with Board.
NRS 288.170 - Determination of bargaining unit; appeal to Board.
NRS 288.190 - Mediation: Selection and duties of mediator; cost.
NRS 288.195 - Right of employee organization to be represented by attorney.
NRS 288.203 - Compensation of members of panel; claims.
NRS 288.210 - Subpoenas of fact finder; powers of district court.
NRS 288.220 - Certain proceedings not required to be open or public.
NRS 288.230 - Legislative declaration; illegality of strikes.
NRS 288.240 - Injunctive relief against strike or threatened strike.
NRS 288.270 - Employer or representative; employee or employee organization.
NRS 288.280 - Controversies concerning prohibited practices to be submitted to Board.
NRS 288.400 - Legislative findings and declarations.
NRS 288.410 - "Arbitration" defined.
NRS 288.415 - "Bargaining unit" defined.
NRS 288.420 - "Confidential employee" defined.
NRS 288.425 - "Employee" defined.
NRS 288.430 - "Exclusive representative" defined.
NRS 288.435 - "Grievance" defined.
NRS 288.580 - Requirements and standards for decision of arbitrator; decision is final and binding.
NRS 288.585 - Supplemental bargaining.
NRS 288.590 - Certain proceedings not required to be open or public.
NRS 288.700 - Legislative findings and declaration; illegality of strikes.
NRS 288.705 - Injunctive relief against strike or threatened strike.