Employment and Labor Law

If you have been a victim of discrimination or harassment at work, or have been wrongfully terminated, Odunze & Kang may be able to represent you. Federal and Nevada law prohibits discrimination against someone for their gender, sexual orientation, race, national origin, religion, age or disability. There are also certain protections for long-term employees who become pregnant or are injured. There are laws that protect whistleblowers who report wrongdoing from retaliation. If you have an employment contract or you are the member of a union, you may have additional rights and remedies pursuant to your contract or collective bargaining agreement. AOK has represented many union members in grievance processes and lawsuits for breaches of contract.

There are also strict laws against sexual harassment, especially by managers - if someone has harassed you at work with sexually suggestive language, uninvited touching or sexual advances (including the 'flashing' of private parts), please call us immediately for a consultation. We can also refer you to counselors for post-harassment therapy if you feel that it is still causing emotional distress. If you have been harassed, the victim of discrimination or wrongful termination, we may be able to recover lost wages and damages on your behalf.

Despite these protections, the laws of Nevada are very protective of employers and businesses, and if there is not clear evidence of discrimination for gender, sexual orientation, race, national origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy and some types of injury, then it is not likely that there is a claim for discrimination or wrongful termination. You can be fired for any other reason, including no reason at all. This means you can be fired for your appearance generally (except as a part of a disability), performance, a boss can be mean, demanding, single you out, give extra responsibilities, give you the worst shifts, and even swear at you or call you names (as long as not one of the types of racial, sexual, etc. categories above). It may be mean and unfair, but it does not automatically mean it is illegal. Without solid evidence of discimination for gender, sexual orientation, race, national origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy and some types of injury, a contract or union agreement, it can be difficult to bring a case for discrimination or wrongful termination. In any case, we want you to have a consultation with us in order to assess your claim.

Sources for Employment Law

Nevada Revised Statutes 613
Employment Practices Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Family and Medical Leave Act
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Frequently Asked Questions
Nevada Equal Rights Commission - Guide to Nevada Employment Laws

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