At-Will Employment in Nevada
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Nevada requires "good cause" for termination after 90 days, similar to Montana but with a shorter probation period.
How Nevada treats At-Will Employment
Nevada law (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 608.0157) requires employers to have good cause to terminate employees after 90 days of employment. This makes Nevada one of the few states with a statutory good-cause requirement. Employees can pursue wrongful discharge claims if fired without good cause during the probationary period or after it ends.
The general definition of At-Will Employment
An employment relationship where either party can end the job at any time without cause or notice.
At-will employment is the default employment relationship in most U.S. states. It means an employer can fire an employee for any reason (or no reason) without notice, and an employee can quit for any reason without notice. However, this freedom has limits—employers cannot fire workers for illegal reasons like discrimination, retaliation, or violation of public policy.
Read the full At-Will Employment entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Nevada.