Nevada Code § 613.490

Liability of employer to employee; attorneys fees and costs
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1. An employer who violates the provisions
of NRS 613.440 to 613.510 , inclusive, is liable to the
employee or prospective employee affected by the violation. The employer is
liable for any legal or equitable relief as may be appropriate, including
employment of a prospective employee, reinstatement or promotion of an employee
and the payment of lost wages and benefits.
2. An action to recover the liability
pursuant to subsection 1 may be maintained against the employer by an employee
or prospective employee:
(a) For or on behalf of the employee or
prospective employee; and
(b) On behalf of other employees or prospective
employees similarly situated.
An action
must not be commenced pursuant to this section more than 3 years after the date
of the alleged violation.
3. In any action brought pursuant to this
section, the court, in its discretion, may allow the prevailing party
reasonable costs, including attorneys fees.

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