Affirmative Action: Nevada
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Dora V. Lane, Holland & Hart LLP
Summary
- Nevada has an affirmative action plan for government employment. See Public Employers.
- Contractors on state construction projects must follow certain hiring preferences under Nevada law. See Hiring Preferences in Public Employment and State Contracting.
- Veterans and state residents are entitled to a hiring preference for state government jobs. See Hiring Preferences in Public Employment and State Contracting.
- Nevada Apprenticeship Council programs must promote equal opportunity for training and future employment, and apprenticeship programs must have an affirmative action plan. See Apprenticeships.