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Nevada Labor Laws

Nevada has comprehensive labor protections including a $12.00 minimum wage (eliminating the previous two-tier system in July 2024), no tip credit, daily overtime requirements, mandatory meal and rest breaks, and paid leave for employers with 50+ employees.

Important: Nevada requires overtime after 8 hours in a day for lower-wage workers, 10-minute rest breaks every 4 hours, and tipped workers must receive the full minimum wage (no tip credit).

Minimum Wage

Nevada has a flat minimum wage of $12.00 per hour for all employees as of July 1, 2024.

Key Requirements

  • State minimum wage: $12.00 per hour (as of July 1, 2024)
  • Applies to all employees regardless of health benefits offered
  • Previous two-tier system based on health benefits was eliminated July 1, 2024
  • No tip credit - tipped employees must receive full minimum wage
  • Applies to all employers regardless of size

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Overtime

Nevada has unique overtime rules that differ from federal law, including daily overtime.

Key Requirements

  • Daily overtime: 1.5x for hours over 8 in a 24-hour period (if earning less than 1.5x minimum wage)
  • Weekly overtime: 1.5x for hours over 40 in a workweek
  • Employees earning 1.5x minimum wage or more: only weekly overtime applies
  • Both daily and weekly overtime may apply simultaneously
  • More protective of workers than federal FLSA

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Meal and Rest Breaks

Nevada requires both meal and rest breaks for employees.

Key Requirements

  • Meal break: 30-minute unpaid break for shifts of 8 hours or more
  • Rest breaks: 10-minute paid rest break for every 4 hours worked
  • Employees working 3.5-7.5 hours: entitled to one 10-minute break
  • Employees cannot be required to work more than 3.5 hours without a rest break
  • Employees must be completely relieved of duties during unpaid meal breaks

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Paid Leave

Nevada requires paid leave for employees of private employers with 50+ employees.

Key Requirements

  • Applies to employers with 50 or more employees
  • Accrual: 0.01923 hours per hour worked (approximately 1 hour per 52 hours)
  • Maximum use: 40 hours per year
  • Can be used for any reason (sick leave, vacation, personal matters)
  • Unused leave carries over but employer can cap accrual at 40 hours

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Payment of Wages

Nevada has specific requirements for wage payment frequency and timing.

Key Requirements

  • Employees must be paid at least semi-monthly (twice per month)
  • Payment must be made within certain timeframes after end of pay period
  • Final wages: Must be paid within 7 days if discharged, or by next payday if employee quits
  • Certain wage deductions require written authorization
  • Direct deposit allowed with employee written authorization

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Child Labor

Nevada has comprehensive restrictions on youth employment.

Key Requirements

  • Work permits required for minors under 18
  • Ages 14-15: Limited to 3 hours per school day, 18 hours per week during school
  • Ages 14-15: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week when school not in session
  • Ages 16-17: Limited to 48 hours per week, hazardous occupation restrictions apply
  • Minors under 16 cannot work before 5am or after 10pm on school nights

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Flat $12.00 Minimum Wage

As of July 1, 2024, Nevada eliminated its two-tier minimum wage system:

  • Current rate: $12.00/hour for all employees
  • Effective date: July 1, 2024
  • Previous system: Two-tier system based on health benefits was eliminated
  • Applies uniformly to all Nevada employers

Daily AND Weekly Overtime Rules

Nevada's overtime rules depend on the employee's hourly rate:

For employees earning less than 1.5x minimum wage:

  • Daily overtime: 1.5x for hours over 8 in a 24-hour period
  • Weekly overtime: 1.5x for hours over 40 in a week

For employees earning 1.5x minimum wage or more:

  • Only weekly overtime applies (hours over 40 in a week)

Mandatory Rest and Meal Breaks

Nevada is one of the few states requiring both types of breaks:

Rest Breaks (Paid)

10-minute paid break for every 4 hours worked or major fraction thereof

Meal Breaks (Unpaid)

30-minute unpaid meal break for continuous work periods of 8 hours or more

No Tip Credit - Full Minimum Wage

Nevada does not allow employers to take a tip credit:

Tipped employees must receive the full minimum wage of $12.00/hour in addition to any tips they receive. This makes Nevada one of the best states for tipped workers.

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