Nevada Construction Laborer Overtime & Pay Rules
Side-by-side statutory audit of Construction Laborer hourly wages, 1.5x overtime thresholds, shift benchmarks ($22.50/hr median), and meal break penalty pay under NRS 608.018.
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In Nevada, a Construction Laborer is entitled to a minimum statutory base wage of $12.00/hr (State industry median: $22.50/hr). Overtime is calculated at 1.5x regular rate after 8 hours per day under NRS 608.018.
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FLSA Exemption & Overtime Rules for Construction Laborers in Nevada
Non-Exempt (Eligible for 1.5x Overtime & Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages)
Manual labor positions cannot be classified as exempt executive or administrative employees under 29 CFR § 541.3.
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.
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Audit Nevada Construction Laborer Overtime & Pay
Verify 2026 statutory minimum wage floors, 1.5x overtime thresholds, and meal break penalties for Construction Laborers in Nevada.