Legal Question in Employment Law in Nevada

I live in Las Vegas NV, I got terminated from my job 30 days ago without prior notice but, I feel I have been terminated unlawfully for malicious reasons , Because:

I have been told orally false and malicious statements as reason for my termination during the termination day. Is there a law that could protect me from any wrongful discharge? It is at will company by the way.


Asked on 8/29/12, 2:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Courtney John Peter Lee, Ltd.

Generally, Nevada is an at-will employment state, meaning that you can be terminated for any reason or no reason at all with a few exceptions, mostly pertaining to unlawful discrimination based on age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, and certain whistleblower protections. However, you may be entitled to unemployment benefits, depending largely on the amount of time that you were employed.

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Answered on 8/30/12, 9:58 am


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