Nevada Overtime Rules & Regulations
NRS § 608.018 requires daily overtime (1.5x) for hours worked over 8 in a 24-hour period ONLY for employees whose regular rate of pay is less than 1.5 times the state minimum wage (under $18.00/hr). Employees earning $18.00/hr or more are exempt from daily overtime and receive overtime only after 40 hours in a workweek.
Worked Example Calculation
Worked Example: 5 shifts of 10.0 hours (50.0 total hours) at $20.00/hr base rate:
Key Wage & Employment Rules in Nevada
State Minimum Wage
Nevada statutory minimum wage is established under NRS 608.250 and Assembly Bill 456, with constitutional provisions governing standard rates across all employment tiers. Refer to the Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner for current rate notices.
Pay Frequency Mandates
NRS § 608.060 requires employers to establish regular pay periods at least semimonthly or every two weeks.
Final Paycheck Timing
NRS § 608.020–608.030: Discharged workers must receive final wages immediately. Resigning workers must be paid within 7 days or by the next regular payday, whichever occurs first.
Meal & Rest Breaks
NRS § 608.019: 30-minute meal break for continuous work of 8+ hours. Paid 10-minute rest break for each 4 hours worked (or major fraction) for employers with 2 or more employees.
State Income Tax Status
Nevada has no state personal income tax on earned wages.