Nevada Tip and Gratuity Protections for Employees
Overview
Tips belong to employees. An employer may not take all or part of tips bestowed on employees or apply tips as a credit toward the statutory minimum hourly wage. Employees may agree among themselves to divide tips.
Employee Rights
- No tip confiscation by the employer.
- No tip credit against Nevada minimum wage.
- Voluntary tip pooling among employees remains allowed.
Practical Steps
- Track cash and credit-card tips separately from wages.
- Save tip-out policies and pay stubs showing tip amounts.
- Ask whether any “tip share” is truly among employees or is being retained by management.
Key Statutes
NRS 608.160; NRS 608.250.
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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.