As used in NRS 613.520 to 613.600, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 613.530 to 613.560, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2013, 264, 3731)
“Consumer credit report” means any written, oral or other communication of information by a consumer reporting agency bearing on the credit worthiness, credit standing or credit capacity of a person. (Added to NRS by 2013, 264, 3731)
“Consumer reporting agency” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 686A.640. (Added to NRS by 2013, 264, 3731)
“Credit information” means any information that is related to credit and derived from a consumer credit report or found on a consumer credit report. The term does not include information that is not related to credit, regardless of whether it is contained in a consumer credit report. (Added to NRS by 2013, 264, 3731)
“Employer” has the meaning ascribed to it in subsection 1 of NRS 613.440. (Added to NRS by 2013, 264, 3731)
Except as otherwise provided in NRS 613.580, it is unlawful for any employer in this State to: 1. Directly or indirectly, require, request, suggest or cause any employee or prospective employee to submit a consumer credit report or other credit information as a condition of employment; 2. Use, accept, refer to or inquire concerning a […]
An employer may request or consider a consumer credit report or other credit information for the purpose of evaluating an employee or prospective employee for employment, promotion, reassignment or retention as an employee if: 1. The employer is required or authorized, pursuant to state or federal law, to use a consumer credit report or other […]
1. An employer who violates the provisions of NRS 613.520 to 613.600, 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 […]
1. If any person violates NRS 613.520 to 613.600, inclusive, the Labor Commissioner may impose against the person an administrative penalty of not more than $9,000 for each such violation. 2. In determining the amount of any administrative penalty to be imposed against the person, the Labor Commissioner shall consider the previous record of the […]
