Nevada overtime.
Nevada layers its own overtime rules on top of the federal FLSA baseline.
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How Nevada calculates overtime.
Weekly overtime
Hours over 40 per workweek paid at 1.5×
Daily overtime
Hours over 8 in a single day paid at 1.5×
Double time
Not required by state law
7th consecutive day
No special rule
Calculate your Nevada overtime
The weekly timesheet automatically applies NV rules.
Who's outside the rules
These categories of employees may be exempt from the overtime requirements above:
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Executive, administrative, and professional employees
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Employees earning more than 1.5x minimum wage
Nevada requires daily overtime (after 8 hours) only for employees earning less than 1.5x the minimum wage ($18.00/hour as of July 2025).
Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner
(702) 486-2650
https://labor.nv.gov
Nevada at a glance
Nevada's economy generated nearly $100 billion in tourism-related economic activity in 2024, with the gaming and hospitality industry supporting over 436,000 jobs. The state's real GDP reached approximately $215.3 billion, with tourism representing about 37% of total GDP.
Industries with frequent overtime
Hospitality and Gaming
Las Vegas casinos, hotels, and restaurants employ over 365,000 workers in leisure and hospitality. Dealers, servers, housekeepers, and security staff frequently work overtime during conventions, holidays, and major events.
Entertainment and Events
Nevada's entertainment industry, including shows, conventions, and sporting events, often requires workers to put in extended hours during performances and event setups.
Construction
With $13.8 billion in tourism-related construction projects planned or underway in Southern Nevada, construction workers regularly work overtime to meet project deadlines.
Healthcare
Growing healthcare needs for Nevada's expanding population result in nurses and medical staff working overtime shifts, particularly in Las Vegas and Reno metro areas.
Nevada overtime FAQ
Yes. Nevada is one of the few states with daily overtime requirements. If you earn less than $18.00 per hour in 2025 and work more than 8 hours in a 24-hour period, you must be paid 1.5 times your regular rate for those additional hours. Weekly overtime (over 40 hours) also applies to all non-exempt employees.
There is an exception to daily overtime if you and your employer agree to a regular and consistent four-ten schedule (4 days of 10 hours each). Under this arrangement, daily overtime would not apply until you exceed 10 hours in a day, but weekly overtime still applies after 40 hours.
File a wage claim with the Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner. You typically have 2 years to file a claim for unpaid overtime. Employers who fail to pay may owe liquidated damages equal to the unpaid wages, potentially doubling what you can recover.
Filing a wage claim in Nevada
If you believe you're owed unpaid overtime, here's what to do — in order.
Document all hours worked, including daily hours over 8 and weekly hours over 40
File a wage claim with the Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner (OLC) online or in person
Alternatively, file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor for federal FLSA violations
You may also pursue legal action directly in court. Nevada claims typically have a 2-year statute of limitations
Nevada is one of only a few states that requires daily overtime pay. If you earn less than 1.5 times the minimum wage (under $18.00 per hour in 2025) and work more than 8 hours in any 24-hour period, your employer must pay overtime for those additional hours. This applies regardless of whether you exceed 40 hours in the week, making Nevada's overtime protections among the strongest in the nation for lower-wage workers.
For general education only. Overtime law changes and has exceptions not listed here. For a specific situation, talk to your employer's HR department, the Nevada Department of Labor, or an employment attorney.