Posts by Milan Chatterjee
Union Rights and Protected Concerted Activity for Nevada Workers
Employees do not have to face workplace problems alone. When workers are concerned about low wages, unsafe conditions, scheduling practices, benefits, staffing levels, or other employment issues, they may have legal rights to act together to address those concerns. Many employees associate these rights exclusively with unions. However, federal labor law can protect certain forms…
Read MorePregnancy Accommodation Beyond Discrimination: Your Rights Under Nevada Law
Pregnancy is a normal part of life, yet it can create temporary workplace challenges that require flexibility from both employers and employees. Many people are familiar with laws that prohibit pregnancy discrimination. However, fewer employees realize that workplace rights often extend beyond simply protecting someone from discriminatory treatment. Depending on the circumstances, Nevada employers may…
Read MoreNevada Drug Testing Laws: What Employers Can and Can’t Require (Including Cannabis)
Drug testing has become a common part of the hiring process and ongoing workplace safety programs across many industries. Employers often use drug testing to promote workplace safety, reduce accidents, comply with federal regulations, or satisfy contractual obligations. At the same time, employees increasingly have questions about privacy, medical cannabis, recreational marijuana, and when an…
Read MoreDefamation by a Former Employer in Nevada: Fighting a Bad Reference
Leaving a job should not mean carrying a damaged professional reputation into your next opportunity. Unfortunately, some former employers provide false or misleading references that can cost applicants interviews, job offers, or career advancement. When an employer knowingly shares inaccurate information that harms your reputation, it may cross the line from an unfavorable opinion into…
Read MoreOn-Call and Standby Time in Nevada: Should You Be Getting Paid?
Many employees are expected to remain available after their scheduled shift ends. Healthcare professionals, maintenance workers, IT specialists, emergency personnel, security employees, and utility workers are just a few examples of occupations that frequently involve on-call or standby responsibilities. Although employees may not be actively performing work during these periods, questions often arise regarding whether…
Read MoreEmployee Handbooks in Nevada: Can They Create a Binding Contract?
Most employers provide new employees with an employee handbook during the onboarding process. These handbooks often explain workplace expectations, company policies, employee benefits, disciplinary procedures, and standards of conduct. Although many people view an employee handbook as simply an informational guide, questions sometimes arise about whether certain provisions can create legally enforceable obligations between an…
Read MoreUnpaid Internships in Nevada: When They’re Legal and When They’re Not
Internships provide valuable opportunities for students and recent graduates to gain practical experience, develop professional skills, and explore potential career paths. Many Nevada employers including private companies, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies offer internship programs throughout the year. Some internships are paid, while others are unpaid. Although unpaid internships can be lawful in certain situations,…
Read MoreWhistleblower Protections for Nevada Government Employees: What’s Different
Government employees play an important role in protecting the public by reporting fraud, waste, abuse of authority, safety violations, misuse of public funds, and other forms of governmental misconduct. When public employees report suspected wrongdoing, they may worry about losing their jobs, facing discipline, receiving poor performance evaluations, or being excluded from advancement opportunities. Both…
Read MoreLayoffs and the WARN Act in Nevada: Your Rights During Mass Terminations
Economic conditions, business restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, technological changes, and shifting market demands can all lead employers to reduce their workforce. While some layoffs affect only a few employees, others involve large-scale workforce reductions that impact hundreds of workers at once. When significant layoffs occur, employees often have questions about advance notice, severance packages, health insurance,…
Read MoreFailure to Pay Commissions in Nevada: How Sales Employees Can Recover Wages
Many employees in Nevada rely on commissions as a significant portion of their income. Sales representatives, real estate support staff, automotive sales professionals, account executives, recruiters, business development representatives, and retail employees may earn compensation based on sales performance rather than hourly wages or fixed salaries alone. When commissions are delayed, reduced, or withheld, the…
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