Nevada Waiting-Time Penalties for Late Final Pay

Overview

If an employer fails to pay a discharged employee or an employee placed on nonworking status within three days after wages become due, or fails to pay a resigning employee on the day wages are due, wages continue at the same rate until paid or for 30 days, whichever is less.

Related Remedies

NRS 608.050 provides additional daily-wage and lien remedies in certain termination nonpayment situations. NRS 608.135 authorizes a civil action within two years for violations of NRS 608.020 to 608.050. The Labor Commissioner will not take jurisdiction of a wage claim while a civil action for the same wages is pending.

Practical Steps

• Calculate the unpaid principal separately from potential penalty wages.
• Make a clear written demand.
• Decide whether to proceed administratively or in court; do not pursue both for the same wages at once.

Key Statutes

NRS 608.040; NRS 608.050; NRS 608.135.

Related Guides

• Final pay after discharge
• Final pay after resignation
• Wage-claim remedies

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.