EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION DEMAND LETTER
Nevada Law
Nevada Fair Employment Practices Act, NRS Chapter 613
[ATTORNEY/FIRM LETTERHEAD]
[Firm Name]
[Address Line 1]
[City, Nevada ZIP]
Tel: [Phone Number]
Fax: [Fax Number]
[Attorney Email]
[Nevada Bar No.]
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
AND VIA EMAIL TO: [recipient_email]
[Date]
[Employer Contact Name]
[Title]
[Company Legal Name]
[Company Address]
[City, State ZIP]
Re: Employment Discrimination Claim of [Client Full Name]
NERC Charge No.: [If filed]
EEOC Charge No.: [If filed]
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT COMMUNICATION - NRS 48.105
Dear [Mr./Ms./Mx. Last Name]:
This firm represents [Client Full Name] ("our client") regarding [his/her/their] claims of unlawful employment discrimination against [Company Legal Name] ("[Company Short Name]" or "the Company").
I. LEGAL FRAMEWORK
A. Nevada Fair Employment Practices Act
Nevada prohibits employment discrimination under NRS Chapter 613.
Protected Classes Under NRS 613.330:
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity or expression
- Age (40+)
- Disability (physical, visual, aural, speech)
- National origin
- Ancestry
- Genetic information
B. Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws
| Statute | Protected Class | Citation |
|---|---|---|
| Title VII | Race, color, religion, sex, national origin | 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e et seq. |
| ADEA | Age (40+) | 29 U.S.C. Section 621 et seq. |
| ADA | Disability | 42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq. |
C. Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC)
Administrative Exhaustion Required:
- Must file NERC charge within 300 days
- NERC has work-sharing agreement with EEOC
- 180 days to file suit after right-to-sue
II. FACTUAL BACKGROUND
[Client Full Name] was employed by [Company Short Name] from [Start Date] through [End Date / Present] as a [Job Title] in [City], Nevada.
III. LEGAL CLAIMS
A. Violation of NRS 613.330
[Company Short Name] violated Nevada law by discriminating against our client based on [protected class].
Key Provisions:
- Applies to employers with 15+ employees
- Sexual orientation and gender identity protected since 1999/2011
- No statutory caps on damages
IV. DAMAGES
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Back Pay | $[Amount] |
| Lost Benefits | $[Amount] |
| Compensatory Damages | $[Amount] |
| Punitive Damages | $[Amount] |
| Attorney's Fees | $[Amount] |
| TOTAL | $[Amount] |
V. SETTLEMENT DEMAND
We demand that [Company Short Name] pay $[Settlement Demand Amount] to resolve all claims.
VI. RESPONSE DEADLINE
Please respond within twenty-one (21) calendar days, no later than [Response Deadline Date].
Sincerely,
[Attorney Name]
[Title]
[Firm Name]
[Nevada Bar No.]
NEVADA-SPECIFIC PRACTICE NOTES (Do Not Include in Final Letter)
Key Nevada Considerations
[ ] Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity: Protected under Nevada law since 1999/2011
[ ] No Damage Caps: No statutory caps on compensatory damages
[ ] Administrative Exhaustion: Required before court action
[ ] NERC Process: Work-sharing with EEOC
Venue Options
- Nevada District Court: State court venue
- U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada (Las Vegas, Reno)
Statute of Limitations Reference
| Claim | Deadline | Citation |
|---|---|---|
| NERC Charge | 300 days | NRS 613.405 |
| Suit after right-to-sue | 180 days | NRS 613.420 |
| EEOC (deferral state) | 300 days | 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-5(e) |