Nevada’s labor landscape has undergone significant changes in 2025, impacting minimum wage, overtime laws, child labor restrictions, and more. Whether you’re an employer, HR professional, or employee, staying informed about these updates is crucial for compliance and fair workplace practices.
Nevada’s Minimum Wage in 2025
As of July 1, 2024, Nevada’s minimum wage has been standardized at $12.00 per hour for all employees, irrespective of whether their employer offers health benefits. This change eliminates the previous two-tier system and aligns Nevada’s wage standard with other states that have higher minimum wage rates.
Overtime Pay Regulations
Nevada’s overtime laws stipulate that employees earning less than $18.00 per hour are entitled to overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for:
- Any hours worked over 8 hours in a single day
- Any hours worked over 40 hours in a workweek
Employers must maintain accurate records of all hours worked by non-exempt employees to ensure compliance.
Child Labor Laws: Assembly Bill 215
Effective October 1, 2025, Assembly Bill 215 introduces stricter child labor regulations:
- Minors under 16 years old cannot work more than 40 hours per week (previously 48 hours).
- Minors under 19 years old are prohibited from working between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. on nights preceding a school day.
Exceptions apply to emancipated minors, lifeguards, arcade employees, theatrical workers, and farm workers. Employers must post a child labor law abstract in a visible location at the workplace and ensure it’s accessible online.
Paid Leave Requirements
Nevada law mandates that employers with 50 or more employees provide paid leave:
- Employees accrue 0.01923 hours of paid leave for each hour worked.
- Paid leave can be used for various purposes, including personal illness, family care, and other personal needs.
- Employers cannot require employees to find a replacement worker as a condition of using paid leave.
NEST Program: Employee Retirement Savings
Starting July 1, 2025, Nevada requires most employers to participate in the Nevada Employee Savings Trust (NEST) Program. This initiative facilitates retirement savings options for workers, especially those without existing retirement plans. Employers must enroll employees and coordinate contributions accordingly.
Home Care Industry Regulations: Assembly Bill 519
Assembly Bill 519, effective May 30, 2025, establishes new regulations for nonmedical personal care services:
- Agencies must conduct criminal background checks on personal caregivers.
- Mandatory workplace training tailored to nonmedical care, including assistance with hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, and mobility.
These measures aim to enhance the quality and safety of home-based personal care services.
Volunteers’ Rights: Assembly Bill 422
Assembly Bill 422, effective October 1, 2025, protects employees who are volunteer members of the Nevada Wing of the Civil Air Patrol:
- Employers must allow these employees to take leave for training or emergency missions without loss of position, seniority, or accrued leave or benefits.
Workplace Posting Requirements
Employers are required to display several notices in the workplace, including:
- 2024 Annual Daily Overtime Bulletin
- 2024 Annual Minimum Wage Bulletin
- AB 190 and AB 307 Required Postings
- Domestic Violence Victim’s Bulletin
- Domestic Worker’s Rights
- Emergency Phone Numbers
- Information for the Unemployed Worker
- Lie Detector Limitations
- Nevada Law Prohibits Discrimination
- No Smoking
- Notice to Tipped Employees
These notices must be accessible to all employees, including those working remotely.
Tipped Workers: Tips and Minimum Wage
In Nevada, tips and gratuities cannot be counted toward meeting minimum wage obligations. Employers must pay tipped employees at least the standard minimum wage of $12.00 per hour. Mandatory tip pooling is allowed, but employers must ensure that all employees receive at least the minimum wage.
Conclusion
Nevada’s labor regulations in 2025 reflect a commitment to fair wages, employee rights, and workplace safety. Employers must stay informed and compliant with these laws to foster a positive and lawful work environment.
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