Labor Rights in Nevada
Nevada offers a $12.00 uniform minimum wage with no tip credit, plus daily overtime after 8 hours for workers earning under $18 per hour. Private employers with 50 or more workers must provide about 40 hours of paid leave per year usable for any reason. State law also requires meal and rest breaks. It is a right-to-work state recognizing all three at-will exceptions.
Data last verified 2026-10-12
Workplace rights in Nevada at a glance
| Minimum wage (2026) | $12.00, a uniform rate for all employees since July 1, 2024, regardless of employer health benefits |
|---|---|
| Tipped minimum wage (2026) | $12.00 (Nevada prohibits tip credits; tipped employees must receive the full minimum wage) |
| Overtime | 1.5x after 40 hours in a workweek; employees earning less than 1.5x the minimum wage (under $18 per hour in 2026) also get 1.5x after 8 hours in a day, unless a 4x10 schedule is mutually agreed. |
| Paid sick leave | No dedicated statewide sick mandate. Under SB 312, private employers with 50 or more employees must provide 0.01923 hours of paid leave per hour worked (about 40 hours per year), usable for any reason after 90 days of employment. |
| Paid family and medical leave | No state program. |
| Meal breaks | 30-minute meal period for employees working 8 or more continuous hours (unpaid if the employee is fully relieved of duties). |
| Rest breaks | Paid 10-minute rest period for each 4 hours worked (employers with 2 or more employees). |
| Right-to-work law | Yes |
| At-will employment | Implied contract, public policy, and covenant of good faith |
| Final paycheck | If fired, due within 3 days; if you quit, due within 7 days or on the next regular payday, whichever is sooner. |
How Nevada compares to federal law
Nevada sets a minimum wage above the federal floor of $7.25 an hour, so the state rate is what most employers must pay. Unlike most states, Nevada also requires daily overtime pay, which goes beyond the federal rule of time-and-a-half after 40 hours a week. There is no state paid sick leave or paid family leave mandate, so the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (unpaid leave for eligible workers) is the only baseline.
Neighboring states
- Oregon$15.55 minimum wage, paid sick leave yes, right-to-work no.
- Idaho$7.25 minimum wage, paid sick leave no, right-to-work yes.
- Utah$7.25 minimum wage, paid sick leave no, right-to-work yes.
- Arizona$15.15 minimum wage, paid sick leave yes, right-to-work yes.
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Workplace laws change. This summary reflects state law as verified on 2026-10-12; confirm details with your state labor department before acting on it.
Frequently asked questions
What is Nevada's minimum wage in 2026?
$12.00 per hour for all employees, including tipped workers; Nevada does not allow a tip credit.
Does Nevada have daily overtime?
Yes, for employees earning less than 1.5x the minimum wage (under $18 per hour): 1.5x after 8 hours in a day. All workers get 1.5x after 40 hours a week.
Is there paid sick leave in Nevada?
No dedicated sick mandate, but private employers with 50 or more employees must provide about 40 hours of paid leave per year usable for any reason.
Do I get breaks in Nevada?
Yes: a 30-minute meal period for shifts of 8 or more continuous hours and a paid 10-minute rest for every 4 hours worked.