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NRS 613.223

Unlawful for employer to take certain actions against employee for reasons related to domestic violence or sexual assault

Known as the Nevada Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act

The act spans §§ 613–613 (97 sections).

(Added to NRS by 2017, 3179; A 2023, 1232)

1. It is unlawful for any employer in this State to discharge, discipline, discriminate against in any manner or deny employment or promotion to, or threaten to take any such action against, an employee because:

(a) The employee requested to use hours of leave pursuant to NRS 608.0198;

(b) The employee participated as a witness or interested party in court proceedings related to an act which constitutes domestic violence or sexual assault which triggered the use of leave pursuant to NRS 608.0198;

(c) The employee requested an accommodation pursuant to NRS 613.222; or

(d) An act which constitutes domestic violence or sexual assault was committed against the employee in the workplace of the employee.

2. As used in this section:

(a) “Domestic violence” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 33.018.

(b) “Sexual assault” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 200.366.

Official source: Nevada Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Nevada statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.