Nevada § 613.480 - Unlawful acts of employer
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 613.480 — Unlawful acts of employer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 613.480. Unlawful acts of employer
Except as otherwise provided in NRS 613.510 , it is unlawful for any employer in this state to: 1. Directly or indirectly, require, request, suggest or cause any employee or prospective
employee to take or submit to any lie detector test; 2. Use, accept, refer to or inquire concerning the results of any lie detector test
of any employee or prospective employee; 3. Discharge, discipline, discriminate against in any manner or deny employment or
promotion to, or threaten to take any such action against any employee or prospective
employee: (a) Who refuses, declines or fails to take or submit to any lie detector test; or (b) On the basis of the results of any lie detector test; or 4. Discharge, discipline, discriminate against in any manner, deny employment or promotion
to or threaten to take any such action against any employee or prospective employee
who has: (a) Filed any complaint or instituted or caused to be instituted any legal proceeding
pursuant to NRS 613.440 to 613.510 , inclusive; (b) Testified or may testify in any legal proceeding instituted pursuant to NRS 613.440 to 613.510 , inclusive; or (c) Exercised his or her rights, or has exercised on behalf of another person the
rights afforded him or her pursuant to NRS 613.440 to 613.510 , inclusive.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 613.480
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 613.480 cover?
Section 613.480 ("Unlawful acts of employer") 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 § 613.480?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 613.480 apply to my situation?
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