Overview

Wendy M. Krincek represents management exclusively in the field of employment law and handles litigation matters ranging from complex wage and hour class actions to wrongful termination matters. She appears in state and federal courts and before the Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Nevada Equal Rights Commission, and the Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner, handling matters that arise under:

  • Title VII
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act
  • The Family and Medical Leave Act
  • The Fair Labor Standards Act
  • Nevada wage and hour laws

In addition to her active litigation practice, Wendy counsels employers on various topics, including:

  • The Americans with Disabilities Act
  • The Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Non-compete issues
  • Leaves of absence
  • Accommodation
  • Harassment
  • Discrimination
  • Wage and hour matters
  • Performance issues

She also provides training and regularly reviews and drafts policies, handbooks and employment agreements.

Recognition

Named, The Best Lawyers in America®

2021-2024

Named, Rising Star

Mountain States

Super Lawyers

2008, 2011 and 2012

Named, America's Leading Lawyers for Business

Chambers USA

2016-2020

Speaking Engagements

RIFs and Rioja: Let’s W(h)ine About It

Las Vegas, NV

May 23, 2023

COVID-19 FAQs with the Nevada Labor Commissioner

March 25, 2020

Advanced Leave and Accommodation Issues

Las Vegas, NV

July 26, 2018

Nevada Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act: What You Need to Know About the New Law

June 26, 2017

Ready or Not…Changes to the White Collar Regulations Expected in 2016: What Should Employers Do Now?

Las Vegas, NV

February 23, 2016

The Implications of Changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act

Las Vegas, NV

August 5, 2015

The 2015 Nevada Employer Conference

Las Vegas, NV

February 24, 2015

The 2013 Nevada Employer Conference

Las Vegas, NV

November 7, 2013

The 2013 Nevada Employer Conference

Reno, NV

November 5, 2013

Obama's Second Term: Impact on Labor, Employment and Benefits Law

Las Vegas, NV

February 7, 2013

The 2012 Nevada Employer Conference

Reno, NV

September 14, 2012

ADA/FMLA Hot Topics

The 2012 Nevada Employer Conference

Littler Mendelson, Reno, NV

September 14, 2012

The 2012 Nevada Employer Conference

Las Vegas, NV

September 12, 2012

ADA/FMLA Hot Topics

The 2012 Nevada Employer Conference

Littler Mendelson, Las Vegas, NV

September 12, 2012

Conducting Lawful Investigations: Avoiding the Landmines

March 3, 2010

Dealing With Daily Overtime in Nevada

September 25, 2009

Reductions in Force: The Puzzle, The Process And Alternatives

April 1, 2009

Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA): More Than Just a Misleading Name

August 14, 2008

Education

  • J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1997
  • B.S., King’s College, 1994

Bar Admission

Nevada

Courts

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, District of Nevada