Nevada labor laws
The pay and leave rules Nevada employers most often ask about: posting salary ranges, paid sick leave, overtime and state leave programs.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: labor.nv.gov, labor.nv.gov.
Pay transparency
Status: in effect since October 1, 2021. Who's covered: all employers.
provide wage/salary range to applicant after interview; range on request for promotion/transfer
Employers may not ask applicants about their pay history.
Paid sick leave
Nevada requires paid sick leave: 0.01923 hr per hour worked (any-reason paid leave), capped at 40 hours. Coverage: 50+ employees.
Overtime
Non-exempt employees earn 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Daily overtime after 8 hours in a 24-hour period for employees earning less than 1.5x the minimum wage.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Nevada require salary ranges in job postings?
- Yes. provide wage/salary range to applicant after interview; range on request for promotion/transfer Coverage: all employers.
- Is paid sick leave required in Nevada?
- Yes. 0.01923 hr per hour worked (any-reason paid leave), up to 40 hours.
- When is overtime due in Nevada?
- For non-exempt employees, at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek. Daily overtime after 8 hours in a 24-hour period for employees earning less than 1.5x the minimum wage.