Nevada Revised Statutes Section 616C.180 - Labor and Industrial Relations

Injury or disease caused by stress.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, an injury or disease sustained by an employee that is caused by stress is compensable pursuant to the provisions of chapters 616A to 616D, inclusive, or chapter 617 of NRS if it arose out of and in the course of his employment.

2. Any ailment or disorder caused by any gradual mental stimulus, and any death or disability ensuing therefrom, shall be deemed not to be an injury or disease arising out of and in the course of employment.

3. An injury or disease caused by stress shall be deemed to arise out of and in the course of employment only if the employee proves by clear and convincing medical or psychiatric evidence that:

(a) He has a mental injury caused by extreme stress in time of danger;

(b) The primary cause of the injury was an event that arose out of and during the course of his employment; and

(c) The stress was not caused by his layoff, the termination of his employment or any disciplinary action taken against him.

4. The provisions of this section do not apply to a person who is claiming compensation pursuant to NRS 617.457.

Last modified: February 25, 2006