Nevada § 288.270 - Employer or representative; employee or employee organization
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 288.270 — Employer or representative; employee or employee organization, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 288.270. Employer or representative; employee or employee organization
1. It is a prohibited practice for a local government employer or its designated representative
willfully to: (a) Interfere, restrain or coerce any employee in the exercise of any right guaranteed
under this chapter. (b) Dominate, interfere or assist in the formation or administration of any employee
organization. (c) Discriminate in regard to hiring, tenure or any term or condition of employment
to encourage or discourage membership in any employee organization. (d) Discharge or otherwise discriminate against any employee because the employee
has signed or filed an affidavit, petition or complaint or given any information or
testimony under this chapter, or because the employee has formed, joined or chosen
to be represented by any employee organization. (e) Refuse to bargain collectively in good faith with the exclusive representative
as required in NRS 288.150 . Bargaining collectively includes the entire bargaining process, including mediation
and fact-finding, provided for in this chapter. (f) Discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, age, physical or visual handicap, national origin or because
of political or personal reasons or affiliations. (g) Fail to provide the information required by NRS 288.180 . (h) Fail to comply with the requirements of NRS 281.755 . 2. It is a prohibited practice for a local government employee or for an employee
organization or its designated agent willfully to: (a) Interfere with, restrain or coerce any employee in the exercise of any right guaranteed
under this chapter. (b) Refuse to bargain collectively in good faith with the local government employer,
if it is an exclusive representative, as required in NRS 288.150 . Bargaining collectively includes the entire bargaining process, including mediation
and fact-finding, provided for in this chapter. (c) Discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, age, physical or visual handicap, national origin or because
of political or personal reasons or affiliations. (d) Fail to provide the information required by NRS 288.180 . 3. As used in this section: (a) “ Protective hairstyle ” includes, without limitation, hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu
knots, curls, braids, locks and twists. (b) “ Race ” includes traits associated with race, including, without limitation, hair texture
and protective hairstyles.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 288.270
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 288.270 cover?
Section 288.270 ("Employer or representative; employee or employee organization") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 288.270?
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