Nevada overtime rules encoded
Overtime at 1.5x for hours over 8 in a 24-hour period for employees earning under $18/hr (1.5x the minimum wage); NRS 608.018.
Same 50 hours, different pay
| Schedule at $15/hr | Regular | 1.5x | 2x | Weekly gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 × 10-hour days | 40 | 10 | 0 | $825.00 |
| 4 × 12.5-hour days | 32 | 18 | 0 | $885.00 |
| 6 days (10,10,10,10,5,5) | 40 | 10 | 0 | $825.00 |
Source: leg.state.nv.us. Exemptions, employer-size conditions and alternative workweek schedules aren't modeled.
FAQs
- When does daily overtime start in Nevada?
- After 8 hours in a workday, at 1.5x. The daily rule covers employees paid under $18 an hour.
- Does Nevada also have weekly overtime?
- Yes. Regular hours over 40 in a workweek are paid at 1.5x. Hours already paid as daily overtime aren't counted twice.
- Is a 50-hour week always 10 hours of overtime?
- No. It depends on how the hours fall. At $15 an hour, five 10-hour days pay $825.00, but four 12.5-hour days pay $885.00 because of daily overtime.
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