Nevada § 82.521 - Employees' liens for wages
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 82.521 — Employees' liens for wages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82.521. Employees' liens for wages
1. When a corporation becomes insolvent or is dissolved, the employees performing
labor or service in the regular employ of the corporation have a lien upon the assets
thereof for the amount of wages due to them, not exceeding $1,000, which have been
earned within 3 months before the date of the insolvency or dissolution, which must
be paid before any other debt of the corporation. 2. The word “employees” does not include any of the officers or directors of the corporation.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 82.521
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 82.521 cover?
Section 82.521 ("Employees' liens for wages") 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 § 82.521?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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