Nevada § 86.5428 - Employees’ liens for wages when company insolvent
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 86.5428 — Employees’ liens for wages when company insolvent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 86.5428. Employees’ liens for wages when company insolvent
1. Whenever any limited-liability company becomes insolvent or is dissolved in any
way or for any cause, the employees doing labor or service, of whatever character,
in the regular employ of the company, 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 company. 2. The word “employees” does not include any of the managers or managing members of
the company.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 86.5428
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 86.5428 cover?
Section 86.5428 ("Employees’ liens for wages when company insolvent") 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 § 86.5428?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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