Nevada Labor Laws: A Complete Guide to Wages, Breaks, Overtime, and More (2025)

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FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Nevada for 2025?

In 2025, Nevada’s minimum wage will remain at $12 per hour. This rate was established following a series of increases that culminated on July 1, 2024, when the state transitioned to a single-tier minimum wage system, eliminating the previous two-tier structure that allowed for a lower wage if employers provided health benefits.

Is Nevada an at-will state?

Yes, Nevada is an at-will employment state. This means that both employers and employees have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time, for almost any reason, without prior notice.

Termination Flexibility: Employers can dismiss employees without cause, and employees can resign without notice or reason.

Exceptions to At-Will Employment: While at-will employment provides significant flexibility, there are important exceptions:

  • Discrimination: Employers cannot terminate employees based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, age, disability, and other factors.
  • Retaliation: Employees are protected from being fired for asserting their rights or engaging in legally protected activities, such as whistleblowing.
  • Breach of Contract: If an employee has a written or implied contract that specifies terms of employment, that contract may override at-will status.

Public Policy Exceptions: Terminations that violate public policy—such as firing an employee for filing a workers’ compensation claim—are also prohibited.

How many hours can you legally work without a break in Nevada?

Employees in Nevada typically cannot work more than eight hours in a single day without receiving overtime pay unless there is a mutual agreement to work longer hours under a different schedule (e.g., 10 hours per day for four days a week).

Any hours worked over eight in a day or 40 in a week are considered overtime and must be compensated at a rate of 1.5 times the employee’s regular hourly wage.

A workweek is defined as any seven consecutive days, and employers have flexibility in determining when this week starts.

Is Nevada a "use it or lose it" state?

Yes, Nevada allows for use-it-or-lose-it vacation policies. This means that employers can implement policies requiring employees to forfeit any unused vacation time after a specific date, such as the end of the year. Employers must ensure that their policies are clearly communicated and compliant with any applicable laws regarding paid leave.

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