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Nevada Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: NRS 608.018
Nevada Revised Statutes § 608.018 mandates daily overtime at 1.5x regular rate for employees earning less than 1.5x minimum wage who work more than 8 hours in a 24-hour period.
Employee Statutory Rights (NV)
- ✓ Daily overtime pay (1.5x) for hours over 8 in a 24-hour period for eligible hourly employees.
- ✓ Prohibition of tip credits; full $12.00/hr minimum wage must be paid directly by employer.
- ✓ Mandatory paid 10-minute rest break for every 4 hours worked under NRS 608.019.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (NV)
- § Must pay full direct statutory minimum wage regardless of tips received.
- § Must provide a 30-minute meal break for shifts of 8 consecutive hours.
- § Must maintain accurate timecard records for at least 2 years.
Nevada Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Nevada for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation NRS 608.018, the 2026 minimum wage in Nevada is $12.00 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does Nevada mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
Nevada mandates 1.5x daily overtime pay for non-exempt shift hours exceeding 8 hours in a single workday under NRS 608.018.
Can employers in Nevada take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
Nevada strictly prohibits tip credits. Employers must pay tipped staff the full statutory minimum wage of $12.00/hr in direct cash pay before tips.
Common Nevada Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Attempting to take a tip credit against Nevada minimum wage.
Failing to calculate daily 8-hour overtime for shift workers.
Not counting pre-shift preparation time as compensable hours worked.
Did Your Employer Violate Nevada Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from NRS 608.018
Based on Nevada labor code standards (NRS 608.018), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Nevada
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & NV Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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