Nevada Statewide Rule
Nevada Paid Leave Standards Under NRS 608.0197
Key Facts
- Employers
- Applies to employers with 50+ employees
- Hours Paid
- Up to 40 hours paid leave annually
- Accrual Rate
- Accrual rate 0.01923 hours per hour worked
- Leave Usable
- Leave usable for any reason
- 90-Day Waiting
- 90-day waiting period allowed
Summary
Nevada requires private employers with 50+ employees to provide paid leave, with statewide standards limiting local government modification of leave rules.
NRS 608.0197 Employer required to provide paid leave; use of paid leave; Labor Commissioner to prepare and post bulletin; maintenance and inspection of records; other rights, remedies, procedures and benefits; exceptions. 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, every employer in private employment shall provide paid leave to each employee of the employer as follows: (a) An employee is entitled to at least 0.01923 hours of paid leave for each hour of work performed.
Full Breakdown
NRS 608.0197 mandates that private employers with 50 or more employees provide at least 0.01923 hours of paid leave per hour worked, accruing up to 40 hours annually. Employees may use leave for any reason after 90 days of employment. The leave is portable within the year and must be paid at the employee's regular wage rate. The Labor Commissioner enforces compliance. Employers may impose reasonable advance notice requirements and may cap annual carryover. Nevada's statewide paid leave framework limits local government authority to impose conflicting paid leave mandates.
Violations & Penalties
Paid leave violations result in administrative penalties up to $5,000 per violation, back pay obligations, and Labor Commissioner enforcement actions.
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