Nevada Wage and Hour FAQs

Nevada Minimum Wage, Overtime Questions

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What is the current Nevada minimum wage?

In Nevada, the minimum wage is $6.55 per hour with insurance and $7.55 per hour without insurance.

Are tipped employees entitled to the Nevada minimum wage?

Nevada employers cannot apply tips as a credit toward the payment of the minimum wage.

How often should employees in Nevada be paid?

Workers must be paid at least semi-monthly.

Can employers make deductions from their employees’ paychecks?

Employers are not allowed to make deductions, with the exception of benefits and items required by law, unless an employee supplies written authorization.

Are Nevada workers entitled to breaks?

Workers should receive a 10-minute rest period for every 3.5 hours worked. If an employee works 8 or more hours, they should receive an unpaid, uninterrupted 30-minute meal break.

If an employee quits or is fired, when should they receive their final wages?

If an employee has been fired, the employer has three days to provide the worker’s final paycheck. Employees who quit must receive their final wages by the next regularly scheduled payday or within 7 days, whichever comes first.

Are workers entitled to their unused vacation when they quit or are fired?

Nevada wage and hour law only requires payment for hours worked, not vacation time.

Can Nevada employers require employees to purchase uniforms?

Uniforms and accessories must be provided at no cost to the worker.

Who is entitled to overtime in Nevada?

In general, employers must pay 1.5 times an employee’s regular rate for hours worked in excess of 40 during a single workweek. Additionally, workers who receive a base rate of 1.5 times the minimum wage or less per hour may be able to receive overtime pay when working more than 8 hours in day. Several exceptions exist, however, and in some cases, federal wage and hour laws may apply.