Employees in Nevada who are misclassified as independent contractors can either file a wage and hour claim with the Labor Commissioner or sue the employer. Under Nevada law, NRS 608 et seq.Independent contractors are not employees, and therefore they are not covered under most federal employment statutes. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR v. EMPLOYEE. ➢ An independent contractor may not file a claim for wages unpaid when due. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Having trouble figuring out whether your worker is an employee or an independent contractor? That would be a violated of both Federal law (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964) and Nevada civil rights laws. NRS 608.015 Unlawful to induce employee to refrain from testifying. NRS 608.0155 Persons presumed to be independent contractor.