The best way to combat discrimination is to prevent it from happening in the first place. NERC'S representatives are available to provide.Nevada law limits the records employers can get on applicants and employees. Unless the applicant or employee consents, an employer may get criminal history. Employers frequently ask job applicants to disclose their criminal history when filling out employment applications. You may file your employment discrimination complaint with the Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). A felon can be fired in Nevada after being hired for their criminal conviction. I feel that it's not ok, felons should be better protected from this. The short answer is that Nevada law allows employers to check your criminal records for convictions, but not arrests. What Can Disqualify A Candidate on a Nevada Background Check?