Nevada state law and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) protect individuals who are 40 years of age or older from employment. For age discrimination claims, the employer must have at least 20 employees.Nevada law only requires 15 employees or more for ALL claims. In this article, our Las Vegas labor law attorneys discuss how to file employment discrimination claims in Nevada. Prevent age discrimination in the workplace with our informative blog. Learn how to create an inclusive and fair work environment. Our experienced age discrimination lawyers are ready to listen to your concerns and provide you with the legal guidance you need. Under Nevada law, age discrimination can only occur if the aggrieved worker is over the age of 40. The ADEA protects individuals 40 and older from discrimination based on age. An employer treats younger coworkers better even though they have a similar role or qualifications as older team members.