Sexual Harassment Training Requirements in Nevada
Protected Categories
Fair Employment Practices Law protects sex, sexual orientation (actual/perceived), pregnancy, age, genetic testing, disability, race, color, religion, and national origin. Political orientation is also protected for public employees.
State Sexual Harassment Definition
Same as Federal
Who May Be Liable
Employer
State Training & Education Requirements
Nevada requires state employers to train employees on non-harassment, but it only encourages private employers to do so. The Nevada Equal Rights Commission’s website indicates that “prevention is the best tool to eliminate sexual harassment in the workplace. Employers are encouraged to take steps necessary to prevent sexual harassment from occurring. They should clearly communicate to employees that sexual harassment will not be tolerated.” Nevada requires all state employees to take a certified class on sexual harassment within six months of their appointment and to attend a refresher course every two years thereafter. If necessary, employees may be required to retake all or part of each class to be sure they have assimilated the training. See Nev. Admin. Code ch. 284, s. 496.
Enforcement
Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC)
Citation
Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 281.370, 613.040, 613.310, 613.320, 613.330, 613.333, 613.335, 613.340, 613.345.
Sexual Harrasment
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