Nevada Overtime Laws & Labor Standards
Comprehensive statutory guide to weekly thresholds, daily overtime rules, exempt salary minimums, and employee rights in Nevada.
Nevada Dedicated State Overtime Framework
Dedicated State Engine: Nevada overtime calculations apply NRS § 608.018, featuring a wage-dependent daily overtime threshold (1.5x after 8h/day for employees earning < 1.5x minimum wage; 40h/wk for employees earning ≥ 1.5x minimum wage).
Administered by: Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner (NOLC).
Core Overtime Provisions for Nevada
Statutory thresholds governing regular rate calculations, workday limits, and workweek definitions.
1.5× regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek for all non-exempt employees (NRS § 608.018(1) & (2)).
1.5× regular rate for hours worked over 8 in any 24-hour period for employees earning less than 1.5× the Nevada minimum wage (< $18.00/hr under NRS § 608.018(1)).
$684.00/week ($35,568/year)
White-collar duties tests follow NAC 608.100 and federal FLSA regulations for executive, administrative, and professional classifications.
Determining the Regular Rate of Pay
Overtime is calculated at 1.5× the employee regular rate of pay, not merely their base hourly wage. Under 29 C.F.R. Part 778 and state wage rules, the regular rate must include all remuneration for employment, including:
- Non-discretionary productivity and attendance bonuses
- Shift differentials (e.g., night shift, hazard pay)
- Commissions and piece-rate earnings
- Fair market value of non-cash compensation
Excludable payments include discretionary holiday gifts, reimbursed business expenses, and premium overtime rates already paid.
Overtime Exemptions & Duties Tests
An employee is not exempt from overtime simply because they are paid a salary. To be lawfully classified as exempt, an employee must satisfy BOTH:
- Salary Basis & Threshold Test: Paid a predetermined, non-deductible salary meeting the statutory threshold ($684.00/wk).
- Primary Duties Test: Primary job duties must consist of executive (management of enterprise), administrative (exercise of discretion on significant business operations), or professional (advanced knowledge in a specialized field).
Salaried non-exempt workers must be paid overtime for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
Authoritative Legal References & Labor Agency
Primary administrative authorities and official citations governing Nevada wage and hour compliance.
Nevada Overtime Laws: Legal FAQ
Common legal questions regarding overtime compliance and worker protections in Nevada.
What are the main Nevada overtime rules under NRS § 608.018?
Nevada law requires overtime at 1.5× the regular rate after 8 hours in a workday for employees earning less than 1.5× the minimum wage ($18.00/hr), and after 40 hours per week for all non-exempt workers.
Can employers avoid daily overtime for high earners in Nevada?
Under NRS § 608.018(2), employees whose regular rate is $18.00/hour or greater are statutorily exempt from daily overtime requirements.
Are salaried employees exempt from overtime in Nevada?
Employees are exempt only if they meet both the statutory salary threshold and duties tests for executive, administrative, or professional roles.
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