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Nevada Right-To-Work Laws<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Susan Buckner, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n

Nevada<\/span> is a \u201cright-to-work state<\/span>.\u201d Nevada<\/span> law<\/span> states that neither public nor private employers<\/span> can require employees to join unions or pay union dues as a condition of employment<\/span>. The laws also prohibit striking or picketing to force an employer to sign an employment contract<\/span> or collective bargaining agreement<\/span> that violates the right-to-work law<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Under Nevada labor laws, labor unions<\/span> can still operate and negotiate with employers over wages and working conditions<\/span>. However, employees who choose not to join unions must still receive union membership<\/span> benefits, such as wages and health benefits<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Nevada<\/span> Right<\/span>-To-Work Laws<\/span><\/h2>\n

The benefits of labor unions<\/span><\/a> for American workers are undeniable. Nearly all existing labor laws<\/span> in the United States today resulted from the efforts of union organizers in the early 20th century. Child <\/span>labor<\/span> laws<\/span>, workplace safety<\/span> regulations, and regular work hours are the fruit of labor union<\/span> activity. The National Labor Relations Act<\/span> <\/a>(NLRA) and subsequent amendments created workers’ rights to unionize and established rights for employees.<\/p>\n

Right-to-work laws<\/span> arose in response to so-called \u201cclosed shops.\u201d In a closed shop, workers must belong to a specific union, or pay union dues, to work in the business. This can shut out workers who don\u2019t want to join the union. It can also create collusion between employers and union officials to discriminate against certain groups.<\/p>\n

To prevent this, states began enacting \u201cright to work\u201d laws<\/span>. In a right-to-work state<\/span>, employers cannot require union membership<\/span>, even in union shops. As of 2026, about 27 states have\u00a0right-to-work laws<\/span>. Nevada<\/span>\u2019s right<\/span>-to-work statutes (NRS<\/span> 613.230<\/span>\u00a0et seq.) ensure that employees can join unions if they wish, but cannot be required to do so.<\/p>\n

What Is Prohibited Under Right-To-Work Laws<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Nevada<\/span> Revised Statutes<\/a> make it unlawful to deny anyone employment because they don\u2019t belong to a labor organization<\/span> or require such membership before or after employment. Nevada<\/span> employers<\/span> can\u2019t enter into any agreement that requires such membership as a condition of employment<\/span> (a closed shop agreement).<\/p>\n

The laws also prevent labor organizations<\/span> from entering into an employment relationship<\/span> with employers, and make it unlawful to:<\/p>\n