Nevada § 607.170 - Actions for collection of wages or commissions; subpoena power; compromise and settlement of claims; disposition of money collected for claims

§ 607.170. Actions for collection of wages or commissions; subpoena power; compromise and settlement of claims; disposition of money collected for claims

1. The Labor Commissioner may prosecute a claim for wages and commissions or commence

any other action to collect wages, commissions and other demands of any person who

is financially unable to employ counsel in a case in which, in the judgment of the

Labor Commissioner, the claim for wages or commissions or other action is valid and

enforceable in the courts. 2. In all matters relating to wages or commissions, the Labor Commissioner may, in

accordance with the provisions of NRS 607.210 , subpoena any person whose appearance is required to adjust and settle claims or

other actions for wages or commissions before bringing suit in those matters, and

the Labor Commissioner may effect reasonable compromises of those matters. 3. The Labor Commissioner or the Labor Commissioner’s Deputy may maintain a commercial

account with any bank or credit union within this State for the deposit of money collected

for claims for wages or commissions. The money must be promptly paid to the person entitled thereto. At the end of each calendar year, any unclaimed money in the commercial account

which has been a part of the account for 1 year or more is presumed abandoned under chapter 120A of NRS .