Nevada § 613.223 - Unlawful for employer to take certain actions against employee for reasons related to domestic violence or sexual assault
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 613.223 — Unlawful for employer to take certain actions against employee for reasons related to domestic violence or sexual assault, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 613.223. Unlawful for employer to take certain actions against employee for reasons related to domestic violence or sexual assault
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 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 613.223 cover?
Section 613.223 ("Unlawful for employer to take certain actions against employee for reasons related to domestic violence or sexual assault") 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.
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