State reference · NV
Nevada ADA + employment hiring law
Nevada Equal Opportunities for Employment, NRS § 613.310 et seq.. Enforced by Nevada Equal Rights Commission. Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Nevada Equal Opportunities for Employment is codified at NRS § 613.310 et seq..
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Nevada Equal Rights Commission
Agency website: https://detr.nv.gov/Page/Nevada_Equal_Rights_Commission_(NERC)
Nevada ERC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
15+ employees under NRS § 613.310(2).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Nevada case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Nevada-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Nevada?
Nevada Equal Opportunities for Employment, codified at NRS § 613.310 et seq.. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Nevada?
Nevada Equal Rights Commission. Nevada ERC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Nevada?
15+ employees under NRS § 613.310(2).
How does Nevada interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Nevada employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. Nevada ERC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Nevada statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: NRS § 613.310 et seq.. Agency: Nevada Equal Rights Commission at https://detr.nv.gov/Page/Nevada_Equal_Rights_Commission_(NERC). EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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