Plaintiff seeks to recover damages from her employer for employment discrimination and sexual harassment. Plaintiff states in her complaint that the acts of the defendant are so outrageous that punitive damages are due up to and including attorney fees.
Penalties For Violating Title Vii Of The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 In Nevada
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You can file a wrongful termination claim in Nevada if you were fired due to discrimination, retaliation, or breach of contract, even in an at-will state. Strong evidence, like emails, contracts, and witness statements, is critical to building a successful case and proving illegal dismissal.
In Las Vegas, Nevada: It's against the law to pawn your dentures. It is illegal to drive a camel on the highway.
Direct evidence often involves a statement from a decision-maker that expresses a discriminatory motive. Direct evidence can also include express or admitted classifications, in which a recipient explicitly distributes benefits or burdens based on race, color, or national origin.
Under Nevada law, an employment discrimination lawsuit must be filed within 180 days of the date of discrimination, or within 90 days of receiving a notice-of-right-to-sue letter, whichever date is later.
Examples of Title VII violations include: Making sexist comments that a woman belongs in the kitchen as opposed to an office. Denying a job offer to an African American job applicant who is as qualified as the Caucasian applicant you hired. Refusing to allow Muslims prayer time throughout the day.
Limits On Compensatory & Punitive Damages For employers with 15-100 employees, the limit is $50,000. For employers with 101-200 employees, the limit is $100,000. For employers with 201-500 employees, the limit is $200,000. For employers with more than 500 employees, the limit is $300,000.
Punishment varies from a fine or imprisonment of up to one year, or both, and if bodily injury results or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire shall be fined or imprisoned up to ten years or both, and if death results, or if such acts include ...