Nevada Overtime Pay Requirements and Exceptions

Overview

NRS 608.018 sets Nevada’s overtime structure. Employees paid less than one and one-half times the minimum wage generally receive overtime after 40 hours in a workweek or after 8 hours in a workday, unless they mutually agree to a 4×10 schedule. Employees paid at least one and one-half times the minimum wage generally receive overtime after 40 hours in a workweek.

Employee Rights

Time-and-a-half for covered overtime hours.
Daily overtime protection for many employees paid below 1.5× minimum wage.
Compensatory time may not substitute for overtime wages under NAC 608.125.

Important Exceptions

NRS 608.018(3) lists many exclusions, including certain executive, administrative, and professional employees; outside buyers; some commissioned retail or service employees; CBA-covered employees with different overtime terms; many motor-carrier, railroad, and air-carrier employees; taxicab or limousine drivers; agricultural employees; businesses under $250,000 annual gross sales; certain auto sales or service roles; and some live-in domestic workers with written agreements.

Practical Steps

Calculate your regular rate carefully if you earn commissions, bonuses, or piece rates.
Track daily and weekly hours separately.
Ask whether any claimed exemption actually fits the statute before accepting unpaid overtime.

Key Statutes

NRS 608.018; NRS 608.250; NAC 608.123; NAC 608.125.

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This guide is for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. Nevada employment statutes and regulations change, and the correct procedure and deadlines depend on the facts of each matter. Contact an attorney for advice about your situation.