Nevada Employment & Wage Law
Plain-language explanations of what Nevada law says about minimum wage, overtime, meal and rest breaks, final paychecks, paid leave and losing a job. Every answer opens with the short version, cites the controlling Nevada Revised Statutes section or constitutional provision, and links to the official Labor Commissioner resources. These pages are legal education — they explain the law; they do not apply it to any individual situation and are not legal advice.
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Nevada Labor Laws: The Complete Guide
Nevada law sets a $12.00 minimum wage, 1.5x overtime (NRS 608.018), meal and rest breaks, and strict final-paycheck rules, enforced by the Labor Commissioner.
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Wages & pay
- What is the minimum wage in Nevada in 2026?
Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 per hour for all employees, set by Article 15, Section 16 of the Nevada Constitution. Tips can never be counted toward it.
- How does overtime work in Nevada?
NRS 608.018 requires overtime at 1.5 times the regular wage after 40 hours in a week — and after 8 hours in a day for employees earning under 1.5x minimum wage.
- When must a final paycheck be paid in Nevada?
Under NRS 608.020, a fired Nevada employee's wages are due immediately; one who quits must be paid by the next payday or within 7 days, whichever is earlier.
Time off & breaks
- What are Nevada's meal and rest break laws?
NRS 608.019 entitles Nevada employees to a 30-minute meal period per continuous 8-hour shift and a paid 10-minute rest period for every 4 hours worked.
- What are Nevada's PTO and sick leave laws?
Nevada has no stand-alone sick-leave statute. NRS 608.0197 requires private employers with 50+ Nevada employees to provide paid leave usable for any reason.
Hiring & firing
- Is Nevada an at-will employment state?
Yes. Nevada is an at-will employment state — an employer may generally fire an employee for any reason not barred by public policy or statutes like NRS 613.330.
- What counts as wrongful termination in Nevada?
In Nevada, a firing is 'wrongful' only if it breaks a specific law — discrimination (NRS 613.330), retaliation, contract breach or the public-policy exception.