Chavez v. Sievers

*291OPINION

By the Court,

Shearing, J.:

In these appeals, we are asked to recognize a common law tor-tious discharge action based upon alleged racial discrimination. Under NRS 613.330(1), the Nevada Legislature has provided a remedy for racial discrimination in employment only to those who work for employers with fifteen or more employees. Since we must respect the legislature’s limitation, we decline to recognize a common law cause of action for employment discrimination based on race, even when the employer has fifteen employees or less. Additionally, we agree with the district court’s conclusion…