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Topic guideUpdated 2026-02-27

Nevada Wage & Hour Claims — Minimum Wage, Overtime & Unpaid Wages

Minimum wage, overtime rules, wage payment requirements, and how to file a wage claim in Nevada.

Nevada has specific laws governing minimum wage, overtime, and the payment of wages §608.060; §608.020.

Minimum Wage

$12.00/hr (effective July 1, 2024). Whether a lower rate applies when an employer offers qualifying health benefits depends on how NRS 608.250 interacts with the Nevada Constitution's minimum wage provision — confirm with a lawyer. §608.250.

Overtime

1.5x regular rate after 40 hours/week; daily overtime of 1.5x after 8 hours only for employees earning less than 1.5x the minimum wage §608.018.

Wage Payment Requirements

Wages in private employment are due semimonthly: wages earned and unpaid before the first day of a month are due no later than 8 a.m. on the 15th day of the following month, and wages earned and unpaid before the 16th are due no later than 8 a.m. on the last day of the same month; employers may contract to pay more frequently than semimonthly §608.060; §608.020.

Final Paycheck Rules

If fired, final wages due immediately (NRS 608.020); if employee quits, due within 7 days or next regular payday, whichever is earlier (NRS 608.030) §608.060; §608.020.

Common Wage Violations

1
Failure to pay minimum wage
2
Unpaid overtime or misclassification of exempt/non-exempt status
3
Unauthorized deductions from wages
4
Failure to pay final wages on time
5
Misclassification of employees as independent contractors
6
Off-the-clock work requirements

How to File a Wage Claim

1
Gather documentation: pay stubs, time records, employment contract, and written communications about pay
2
File a complaint with the Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC) or the U.S. Department of Labor
3
Consider whether your claim falls under state law, the FLSA, or both
4
Consult with an employment attorney for complex claims or class actions
⚠The Statute of limitations for wage claims is typically 2 years under the FLSA (3 years for willful violations). State deadlines may differ.
✓Keep your own records of hours worked, especially if your employer does not provide accurate time records. Personal logs and calendars can be powerful evidence.
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Legal authoritiesStatutes referenced on this page
NRS 608.250
Minimum Wage
$12.00/hr (effective July 1, 2024). Whether a lower rate applies when an employer offers qualifying health benefits depends on how NRS 608.250 interacts with the Nevada Constitution's minimum wage provision — confirm with a lawyer..
  • $12.00/hr (effective July 1, 2024). Whether a lower rate applies when an employer offers qualifying health benefits depends on how NRS 608.250 interacts with the Nevada Constitution's minimum wage provision — confirm with a lawyer.
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NRS 608.018
Overtime Rules
1.5x regular rate after 40 hours/week; daily overtime of 1.5x after 8 hours only for employees earning less than 1.5x the minimum wage.
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Verified 2026-09-24 · quarterly review
NRS 608.060; 608.020
Wage Payment / Final Paycheck
Wages in private employment are due semimonthly: wages earned and unpaid before the first day of a month are due no later than 8 a.m. on the 15th day of the following month, and wages earned and unpaid before the 16th are due no later than 8 a.m. on the last day of the same month; employers may contract to pay more frequently than semimonthly. If fired, final wages due immediately (NRS 608.020); if employee quits, due within 7 days or next regular payday, whichever is earlier (NRS 608.030).
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