Overtime Pay in Nevada
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Nevada requires 1.5 times regular pay for hours over 8 per day or 40 per week, whichever is greater.
How Nevada treats Overtime Pay
Nevada has one of the most employee-friendly overtime laws, requiring overtime compensation for hours exceeding 8 in a single day or 40 in a workweek, using whichever calculation results in more overtime hours. Additionally, Nevada requires double-time pay for hours exceeding 12 in a single day or 8 hours on the seventh consecutive day of work in a workweek. These daily overtime thresholds make Nevada's law more protective than the federal FLSA standard. Certain exemptions apply to specific industries and employee classifications.
The general definition of Overtime Pay
Compensation at an increased rate for hours worked beyond the standard workweek, typically 1.5 times the regular wage.
Overtime pay is extra compensation that employers must provide when employees work more than a certain number of hours per week, usually 40 hours. Under federal law, overtime must be paid at one and a half times the employee's regular hourly rate (called "time and a half"). Some states require overtime for hours over 8 in a single day or for the seventh consecutive day worked. Certain employees, like managers and salaried professionals, may be exempt from overtime requirements. Employers who fail to pay overtime owe back wages plus penalties.
Read the full Overtime Pay entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Nevada.