The Types of Negligence Recognized in Nevada
Negligence is a commonly used legal standard in many kinds of lawsuits, including personal injury cases. For non-lawyers who are researching their legal options, negligence can be a confusing topic.…
Sexual Harassment Training Requirements for Nevada Employers
With sexual harassment getting renewed attention in the media, Las Vegas workers may have questions about what obligations their employers have to provide training to prevent harassment and address problems…
Towing a Trailer Legally and Safely in Nevada
With summer in full swing Nevada’s roads are full of vehicles towing trailers. Drivers who tow trailers behind their vehicles need to be mindful of state laws governing safety and…
Employee Privacy Rights in Nevada
An employer can accumulate a significant amount of personal information about its employees, whether the information is gathered as part of a formal screening process or is learned over the…
What You Should Know About Suing Subcontractors and Independent Contractors in Workplace Accidents
Some businesses rely on the services of subcontractors or independent contractors to perform essential and nonessential functions of a business. For example, a business may outsource janitorial services or the…
The Use of Drones by Nevada Law Enforcement
Drones have become a useful tool for law enforcement. Las Vegas Metro recently acquired five drones to assist its officers. Drones allow officers a quick and cost-effective way to survey a crime…
What Constitutes Wrongful Termination in Nevada?
Because Nevada is an at-will employment state, an employer here is free to fire employees as it sees fit, regardless of whether the employee has done something to deserve losing…
Misclassification of Employees As Independent Contractors in Nevada
To avoid the obligations that come with hiring employees, employers will sometimes use contracts to characterize workers as independent contractors. Although there’s nothing wrong with working with independent contractors per…
Developments in Paid Sick Leave in Nevada
Nevada does not require employers to provide paid sick leave. Our state’s lawmakers have debated in the issue, but for now, state law leaves the question of paid sick leave…
Understanding Nevada’s Pre-Employment Screening and Testing Rules
Background checks on potential employees are a routine part of managing employment risk. Properly conducted pre-employment screening provides independent verification of applicant information, and can catch conflicts, gaps, or misrepresentations…
How Attorney-Client Privilege Works in Nevada
Attorney-client privilege is a key component of the American legal system. By ensuring that many kinds of conversations and other interactions between an attorney and client are protected from being…