Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 613 - Employment Practices
NRS 613.600 - Administrative penalties, penalties are cumulative; injunctive relief.


1. If any person violates NRS 613.520 to 613.600, inclusive, the Labor Commissioner may impose against the person an administrative penalty of not more than $9,000 for each such violation.
2. In determining the amount of any administrative penalty to be imposed against the person, the Labor Commissioner shall consider the previous record of the person in terms of compliance with NRS 613.520 to 613.600, inclusive, and the severity of the violation. Any administrative penalty imposed against the person is in addition to any other remedy or penalty provided pursuant to NRS 613.520 to 613.600, inclusive.
3. The Labor Commissioner may bring a civil action pursuant to this section to restrain violations of NRS 613.520 to 613.600, inclusive. A court of competent jurisdiction may issue, without bond, a temporary or permanent restraining order or injunction to require compliance with NRS 613.520 to 613.600, inclusive, including any legal or equitable relief incident thereto as may be appropriate, such as employment of a prospective employee, reinstatement or promotion of an employee, and the payment of lost wages and benefits.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 266, 3732)

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Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 613 - Employment Practices

NRS 613.010 - Influencing, persuading or engaging worker to change from one place to another by false representations; penalty; damages.

NRS 613.020 - Fraudulent representations by employment agent or broker: Penalty.

NRS 613.030 - False representations or pretenses concerning employer’s ability to pay wages: Penalty.

NRS 613.040 - Rule or regulation preventing political activity unlawful.

NRS 613.050 - Penalty; duty of Attorney General.

NRS 613.060 - Responsibility for acts of managers, officers, agents and employees.

NRS 613.070 - Recovery of damages by employee.

NRS 613.075 - Inspection by person who is subject of records; provision of copies upon request; cost of copies; person permitted to submit written explanation in response to information in records and to challenge accuracy; limitations.

NRS 613.080 - Involuntary servitude prohibited; wages; penalty.

NRS 613.090 - Obtaining employment by false or forged letter of recommendation or union card: Penalty.

NRS 613.100 - Endangering life or property by breaking employment contract: Penalty.

NRS 613.110 - Grafting by employee: Penalty.

NRS 613.120 - Unlawful to demand or receive fee or commission as condition to giving or continuing employment to worker; penalty.

NRS 613.125 - Effect of employer’s failure to make agreed payments to health or welfare fund; penalty.

NRS 613.130 - Unlawful agreements concerning membership in labor organizations as condition of obtaining or continuing employment; penalty.

NRS 613.132 - Unlawful act of employer for failing or refusing to hire prospective employee based on screening test which indicates presence of marijuana; exceptions; additional screening test to rebut results of initial test.

NRS 613.133 - Prohibited acts relating to wage or salary history of applicant for employment; wage or salary information required to be provided to applicant or employee; unlawful employment practices; complaint with Labor Commissioner; penalties; re...

NRS 613.134 - Issuance of right-to-sue notice by Labor Commissioner for unlawful employment practice relating to wage or salary history.

NRS 613.135 - Unlawful acts of employer relating to social media account of employee or prospective employee.

NRS 613.140 - Employer compelling or inducing employee to trade at particular store or board at particular boardinghouse: Penalty.

NRS 613.150 - Transportation company compelling purchase of uniform from particular person or employer as condition of continuing employment unlawful; penalty.

NRS 613.155 - Notification to employer of employee’s sickness or injury and inability to work; requirement of physical presence at workplace to give notice prohibited; penalties.

NRS 613.160 - Spotters: Right of employee to be confronted with accuser; penalty.

NRS 613.170 - Time checks: Discounts and deductions unlawful.

NRS 613.180 - Hospital fees: Unlawful collection from employee.

NRS 613.190 - Corrupt influencing of employee unlawful.

NRS 613.195 - Noncompetition covenants: Limitations; enforceability; revision by court; award to prevailing party.

NRS 613.200 - Prevention of employment of person who has been discharged or who terminates employment unlawful; criminal and administrative penalties; exception.

NRS 613.210 - Blacklists unlawful; recommendations and statements to be provided employee by employer.

NRS 613.220 - Assembling and cooperation of employees to secure increases in wages unrestricted.

NRS 613.222 - Employer required to make reasonable accommodations for employee who is victim of domestic violence; employer may require supporting documentation.

NRS 613.223 - Unlawful for employer to take certain actions against employee for reasons related to domestic violence.

NRS 613.224 - Employer’s authority to enforce statutory health and safety requirements notwithstanding antidiscrimination protections relating to hair texture and protective hairstyles.

NRS 613.225 - Labor Commissioner to adopt regulations to establish certain procedures required by 42 U.S.C. § 607(f).

NRS 613.230 - "Labor organization" defined.

NRS 613.250 - Agreements prohibiting employment because of nonmembership in labor organization prohibited.

NRS 613.260 - Certain contracts declared illegal and void.

NRS 613.270 - Compelling person to join labor organization or to strike against own will or to leave employment prohibited.

NRS 613.280 - Conspiracy.

NRS 613.290 - Liability for damages.

NRS 613.300 - Injunctive relief.

NRS 613.310 - Definitions.

NRS 613.320 - Applicability.

NRS 613.325 - Authority of Nevada Equal Rights Commission to adopt regulations relating to federal statutes.

NRS 613.330 - Unlawful employment practices: Discrimination on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin or discussion of wages; interference with aid or appliance for dis...

NRS 613.333 - Unlawful employment practices: Discrimination for lawful use of any product outside premises of employer which does not adversely affect job performance or safety of other employees.

NRS 613.340 - Unlawful employment practices: Discrimination for opposing unlawful practice or assisting investigation; printing or publication of material indicating prohibited discrimination.

NRS 613.345 - Unlawful employment practices: Requiring or encouraging current or prospective employees and members of labor organizations to submit to genetic test; denying or altering employment or membership in labor organization based on genetic i...

NRS 613.350 - Lawful employment practices.

NRS 613.370 - National security.

NRS 613.380 - Consideration of seniority, quantity or quality of production and other tests of ability permitted.

NRS 613.385 - Preferential treatment in hiring veteran or spouse of veteran permitted.

NRS 613.390 - Inapplicability to employment by certain businesses on or near Indian reservation.

NRS 613.400 - Preferential treatment of certain persons on account of imbalance in existing number or percentage of those persons employed not required.

NRS 613.405 - Complaints concerning unlawful employment practices filed with Nevada Equal Rights Commission.

NRS 613.412 - Complaint alleging unlawful discriminatory practice: Issuance of right-to-sue notice by Nevada Equal Rights Commission.

NRS 613.420 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission to issue letter and right-to-sue notice after unfavorable decision by Commission; civil action in district court for order to restore rights.

NRS 613.430 - Limitation on actions.

NRS 613.432 - Unlawful employment practices: Relief.

NRS 613.435 - Expedited appeal for certain actions.

NRS 613.4353 - Short title.

NRS 613.4356 - Definitions.

NRS 613.4359 - "Condition of the applicant relating to pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition" defined.

NRS 613.4362 - "Reasonable accommodation" defined.

NRS 613.4365 - "Related medical condition" defined.

NRS 613.4368 - Legislative findings and declaration.

NRS 613.4371 - Reasonable accommodation requested by female employee or provided to a female applicant for employment.

NRS 613.4374 - Employer must prove undue hardship for refusal to provide reasonable accommodation.

NRS 613.4377 - Employer to provide and post notice of right to freedom from discriminatory or unlawful employment practices.

NRS 613.438 - Unlawful employment practices: Adverse employment actions relating to accommodations for conditions relating to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions; exceptions; employer may require statement from physician; other provis...

NRS 613.4383 - Unlawful employment practices: Refusal to grant leave to female employee for condition relating to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition.

NRS 613.440 - Definitions.

NRS 613.450 - Provisions inapplicable to State and its political subdivisions.

NRS 613.460 - Adoption of regulations; notice of statutory provisions.

NRS 613.470 - Waiver of rights and procedures void; exception.

NRS 613.480 - Unlawful acts of employer.

NRS 613.490 - Liability of employer to employee; attorney’s fees and costs.

NRS 613.500 - Administrative penalties; penalties are cumulative; injunctive relief.

NRS 613.510 - Exemptions from provisions.

NRS 613.520 - Definitions.

NRS 613.530 - "Consumer credit report" defined.

NRS 613.540 - "Consumer reporting agency" defined.

NRS 613.550 - "Credit information" defined.

NRS 613.560 - "Employer" defined.

NRS 613.570 - Unlawful acts of employer relating to consumer credit report or other credit information of employee or prospective employee.

NRS 613.580 - Exceptions.

NRS 613.590 - Liability of employer for violation; statute of limitations; attorney’s fees and costs.

NRS 613.600 - Administrative penalties, penalties are cumulative; injunctive relief.

NRS 613.610 - Short title.

NRS 613.620 - Legislative declaration; wages and benefits not limited; regulations.

NRS 613.700 - Definitions.

NRS 613.710 - "Call center" defined.

NRS 613.720 - "Employer" defined.

NRS 613.750 - Relocation to foreign country: Required notice to Labor Commissioner and employees; ineligibility for economic development incentive; waiver.

NRS 613.760 - Failure of employer to provide required notice of relocation: Imposition of penalties and requirement that employer conduct study under certain circumstances.

NRS 613.770 - Restrictions on construction relating to certain payments, compensation and benefits for employees of call center.

NRS 613.780 - Regulations.

NRS 613.800 - Short title. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on March 12, 2020, or August 31, 2022.]

NRS 613.802 - Legislative findings. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on March 12, 2020, or August 31, 2022.]

NRS 613.804 - Purpose; scope. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on March 12, 2020, or August 31, 2022.]

NRS 613.806 - Definitions. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on March 12, 2020, or August 31, 2022.]

NRS 613.808 - "Airport" defined. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on March 12, 2020, or August 31, 2022.]

NRS 613.810 - "Airport hospitality operation" defined. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on March 12, 2020, or August 31, 2022.]

NRS 613.812 - "Airport service provider" defined. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on March 12, 2020, or August 31, 2022.]

NRS 613.814 - "Business entity" defined. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on March 12, 2020, or August 31, 2022.]

NRS 613.816 - "Casino" defined. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on March 12, 2020, or August 31, 2022.]

NRS 613.818 - "Covered enterprise" defined. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on March 12, 2020, or August 31, 2022.]

NRS 613.820 - "Employee" defined. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on March 12, 2020, or August 31, 2022.]

NRS 613.822 - "Employer" defined. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on March 12, 2020, or August 31, 2022.]

NRS 613.824 - "Event center" defined. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on March 12, 2020, or August 31, 2022.]

NRS 613.826 - "Hotel" defined. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on March 12, 2020, or August 31, 2022.]

NRS 613.828 - "Laid-off employee" defined. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on March 12, 2020, or August 31, 2022.]

NRS 613.830 - "Length of service" defined. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on March 12, 2020, or August 31, 2022.]

NRS 613.832 - "Resort hotel" defined. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on March 12, 2020, or August 31, 2022.]

NRS 613.834 - "Restricted license" and "restricted operation" defined. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on March 12, 2020, or August...

NRS 613.836 - "Structured parking facility" defined. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on March 12, 2020, or August 31, 2022.]

NRS 613.838 - Employer required to provide written notice of layoff; timing; language; contents. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on...

NRS 613.840 - Employer required to retain records relating to laid-off employee. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on March 12, 2020,...

NRS 613.842 - Employer required to offer available position to laid-off employee; order of preference; simultaneous conditional offers; time for employee to accept or decline; written notice of decision not to recall employee; exceptions. [Effective...

NRS 613.844 - Adverse action by employer prohibited. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on March 12, 2020, or August 31, 2022.]

NRS 613.846 - Enforcement through Labor Commissioner or civil action; requirements; rebuttable presumption of violation by employer; awards; penalties; no criminal penalties for violation. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governo...

NRS 613.848 - Applicability to employers. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on March 12, 2020, or August 31, 2022.]

NRS 613.850 - Applicability to employees. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on March 12, 2020, or August 31, 2022.]

NRS 613.852 - Construction. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on March 12, 2020, or August 31, 2022.]

NRS 613.854 - Invalidity; legislative declaration; reformation. [Effective through the later of the date on which the Governor terminates the emergency described in the Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 issued on March 12, 2020, or August 31, 202...