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Deductions from Wages
An employer may not make any other deductions from an employee's wages, unless:
(a) The employer has a reasonable basis to believe the employee is responsible for the
amount being deducted by the employer, including
- cash shortages
- breakage, damage, or loss of the employer's property
- required uniforms
- required tools
- other items necessary for employment
(b) The deduction is for a specific purpose, pay period and amount; and
the wages.
An employer may not use a blanket authorization that was made in advance by the
employee to withhold any amount from the wages due the employee.
An employer may not withhold or deduct wages from an employees paycheck, unless:
- required or permitted by state or federal law or
- consented to in writing by the employee
An employer may make the following deductions from an employee's wages without the
written authorization:
(a) Any amount required by law; and
(b) Any employee contribution to a benefit program, such as health insurance or a pension
plan.
Nevada Stat. 608.110; Nev. Admin. Code 608.160
Uniforms, Tools, and Other Equipment Necessary for Employment
An employer cannot require an employee to pay for a uniform or the cleaning of the uniform
if it requires a special cleaning process. A uniform is defined as distinctive clothing which
an employee of a business is required to wear and which serves as a clear means of
identifying the employee with the business. Nevada Stat. 608.165; Nev. Admin. Code
608.090
Medical or Physical Exams, including Drug Tests, Required for Employment
Nevada does not have any laws prohibiting an employer from requiring an applicant or
employee to pay the cost of a medical examination or the cost of furnishing any records
required by the employer as a condition of employment.
An employer may not make any other deductions from an employee's wages, unless:
(a) The employer has a reasonable basis to believe the employee is responsible for the
amount being deducted by the employer, including
- cash shortages
- breakage, damage, or loss of the employer's property
- required uniforms
- required tools
- other items necessary for employment
(b) The deduction is for a specific purpose, pay period and amount; and
the wages.
An employer may not use a blanket authorization that was made in advance by the
employee to withhold any amount from the wages due the employee.
An employer may not withhold or deduct wages from an employees paycheck, unless:
- required or permitted by state or federal law or
- consented to in writing by the employee
An employer may make the following deductions from an employee's wages without the
written authorization:
(a) Any amount required by law; and
(b) Any employee contribution to a benefit program, such as health insurance or a pension
plan.
Nevada Stat. 608.110; Nev. Admin. Code 608.160
Uniforms, Tools, and Other Equipment Necessary for Employment
An employer cannot require an employee to pay for a uniform or the cleaning of the uniform
if it requires a special cleaning process. A uniform is defined as distinctive clothing which
an employee of a business is required to wear and which serves as a clear means of
identifying the employee with the business. Nevada Stat. 608.165; Nev. Admin. Code
608.090
Medical or Physical Exams, including Drug Tests, Required for Employment
Nevada does not have any laws prohibiting an employer from requiring an applicant or
employee to pay the cost of a medical examination or the cost of furnishing any records
required by the employer as a condition of employment.
Notice of Wage Reduction
An employer must give employees at least seven (7) days written notice before reducing
their wage rate. Nevada Stat. 608.100
An employer must give employees at least seven (7) days written notice before reducing
their wage rate. Nevada Stat. 608.100
Statement of Wages (Pay Stub)
At the time of payment of wages, an employer must furnish employees with an itemized list
showing the deductions made from wages. Nevada Stat. 608.110
At the time of payment of wages, an employer must furnish employees with an itemized list
showing the deductions made from wages. Nevada Stat. 608.110
Record Keeping Requirements
An employer must establish and maintain for at least 2 years records of wages for the
benefit of his employees, showing for each pay period the following information for each
employee:
(a) Gross wage or salary other than compensation in the form of:
- services; or
- food, housing or clothing.
(b) Deductions.
(c) Net cash wage or salary.
(d) Total hours employed in the pay period by noting the number of hours per day.
(e) Date of payment.
Nevada Stat. 608.115
An employer must establish and maintain for at least 2 years records of wages for the
benefit of his employees, showing for each pay period the following information for each
employee:
(a) Gross wage or salary other than compensation in the form of:
- services; or
- food, housing or clothing.
(b) Deductions.
(c) Net cash wage or salary.
(d) Total hours employed in the pay period by noting the number of hours per day.
(e) Date of payment.
Nevada Stat. 608.115
Notice Requirements
An employer must post and maintain posted notices, printed in plain type or written in plain
script, in at least two conspicuous places where such notices can be seen by the
employees, setting forth the regular paydays and the place of payment, which must be
within the Justice Court precinct in which such services were performed.
An employer must give employees at least 7 days notice before any change is made to any
payday or place of payment.
Nevada Stat. 608.080
An employer must post and maintain posted notices, printed in plain type or written in plain
script, in at least two conspicuous places where such notices can be seen by the
employees, setting forth the regular paydays and the place of payment, which must be
within the Justice Court precinct in which such services were performed.
An employer must give employees at least 7 days notice before any change is made to any
payday or place of payment.
Nevada Stat. 608.080
Payment upon Separation from Employment
Employees who are fired, discharged, terminated, or laid off
When an employer discharges or lays off an employee, the employer must pay the
employee all wages due immediately. Nevada Stat. 608.020; Nevada Stat. 608.050
Employees who quit or resign
When an employee quits, the employer must pay the employee all wages due on the
earlier of:
- the day on which he or she would have regularly been paid the wages or compensation; or
- seven days after he resigns or quits.
Nevada Stat. 608.030
Employees who are suspended or resigns due to a labor dispute (strike)
Nevada does not have a law specifically addressing the payment of wages to an employee
who leaves employment due to a labor dispute, however, to ensure compliance with known
laws, an employer should pay employee all wages due on the earlier of:
- the day on which he or she would have regularly been paid the wages or compensation; or
- seven days after he resigns or quits.
Nevada Stat. 608.030
Wages in Dispute
Nevada does not have any laws requiring an employer to pay an employee wages
conceded to be due when involved in a wage dispute with the employee.
Employees who are fired, discharged, terminated, or laid off
When an employer discharges or lays off an employee, the employer must pay the
employee all wages due immediately. Nevada Stat. 608.020; Nevada Stat. 608.050
Employees who quit or resign
When an employee quits, the employer must pay the employee all wages due on the
earlier of:
- the day on which he or she would have regularly been paid the wages or compensation; or
- seven days after he resigns or quits.
Nevada Stat. 608.030
Employees who are suspended or resigns due to a labor dispute (strike)
Nevada does not have a law specifically addressing the payment of wages to an employee
who leaves employment due to a labor dispute, however, to ensure compliance with known
laws, an employer should pay employee all wages due on the earlier of:
- the day on which he or she would have regularly been paid the wages or compensation; or
- seven days after he resigns or quits.
Nevada Stat. 608.030
Wages in Dispute
Nevada does not have any laws requiring an employer to pay an employee wages
conceded to be due when involved in a wage dispute with the employee.
Frequency of Wage Payments
An employer must pay wages twice per month (semi-monthly), unless otherwise exempt.
If paying twice per month, an employer must pay all wages earned and unpaid before the
first day of any month not later than 8 a.m. on the 15th day of the month following the month
in which the wages or compensation was earned. An employer must pay all wages earned
and unpaid before the 16th day of any month not later than 8 a.m. on the last day of the
same month. An employer and employee may enter in a contract agreeing to the payment
of wages more frequently than semimonthly, but the employer cannot require the
employee to sign such an agreement as a term or condition of employment.
An employer in Nevada whose principal place of business is located, and whose payroll is
prepared, outside of Nevada may designate one or more days in each month as fixed
paydays for the payment of wages to an employee employed in:
- a bona fide executive, administrative or professional capacity;
- the capacity of outside salesman; or
- the capacity of a supervisor.
Nevada Stat. 608.060
An employer must establish and maintain regular paydays and must post and maintain
posted notices, printed in plain type or written in plain script, in at least two conspicuous
places where such notices can be seen by the employees, setting forth the regular
paydays as prescribed in this chapter and the place of payment, which must be within the
Justice Court precinct in which such services were performed.
If an employee is absent at the time and place of the payment of wages or compensation,
an employer must pay the employee within 5 days of the employee's demand for payment.
Nevada Stat. 608.080
An employer must pay wages twice per month (semi-monthly), unless otherwise exempt.
If paying twice per month, an employer must pay all wages earned and unpaid before the
first day of any month not later than 8 a.m. on the 15th day of the month following the month
in which the wages or compensation was earned. An employer must pay all wages earned
and unpaid before the 16th day of any month not later than 8 a.m. on the last day of the
same month. An employer and employee may enter in a contract agreeing to the payment
of wages more frequently than semimonthly, but the employer cannot require the
employee to sign such an agreement as a term or condition of employment.
An employer in Nevada whose principal place of business is located, and whose payroll is
prepared, outside of Nevada may designate one or more days in each month as fixed
paydays for the payment of wages to an employee employed in:
- a bona fide executive, administrative or professional capacity;
- the capacity of outside salesman; or
- the capacity of a supervisor.
Nevada Stat. 608.060
An employer must establish and maintain regular paydays and must post and maintain
posted notices, printed in plain type or written in plain script, in at least two conspicuous
places where such notices can be seen by the employees, setting forth the regular
paydays as prescribed in this chapter and the place of payment, which must be within the
Justice Court precinct in which such services were performed.
If an employee is absent at the time and place of the payment of wages or compensation,
an employer must pay the employee within 5 days of the employee's demand for payment.
Nevada Stat. 608.080
Manner of Payment
An employer may pay employees by:
- cash
- check redeemable at face value with deduction or fee
- any other manner agreed to by the employee
Nevada Stat. 608.120
An employer may use an electronic payment system, including, but not limited to, a direct
deposit, debit card or similar payment system:
(a) The employee can obtain immediate payment in full;
(b) The employee receives at least one free transaction per pay period and any fees or
other charges are prominently disclosed to and subject to the written consent of the
employee;
(c) The location of payment is easily and readily accessible to the employee;
(d) There are no other requirements or restrictions that a reasonable person would find to
be an unreasonable burden or inconvenience; and
(e) The use of an electronic payment system is optional at the election of the employee.
Nev. Admin. Code 608.135
Direct Deposit
An employer can pay employees by direct deposit, if:
(a) The employee can obtain immediate payment in full;
(b) The employee receives at least one free transaction per pay period and any fees or
other charges are prominently disclosed to and subject to the written consent of the
employee;
(c) The location of payment is easily and readily accessible to the employee;
(d) There are no other requirements or restrictions that a reasonable person would find to
be an unreasonable burden or inconvenience; and
(e) The use of an electronic payment system is optional at the election of the employee.
Nev. Admin. Code 608.135
An employer may pay employees by:
- cash
- check redeemable at face value with deduction or fee
- any other manner agreed to by the employee
Nevada Stat. 608.120
An employer may use an electronic payment system, including, but not limited to, a direct
deposit, debit card or similar payment system:
(a) The employee can obtain immediate payment in full;
(b) The employee receives at least one free transaction per pay period and any fees or
other charges are prominently disclosed to and subject to the written consent of the
employee;
(c) The location of payment is easily and readily accessible to the employee;
(d) There are no other requirements or restrictions that a reasonable person would find to
be an unreasonable burden or inconvenience; and
(e) The use of an electronic payment system is optional at the election of the employee.
Nev. Admin. Code 608.135
Direct Deposit
An employer can pay employees by direct deposit, if:
(a) The employee can obtain immediate payment in full;
(b) The employee receives at least one free transaction per pay period and any fees or
other charges are prominently disclosed to and subject to the written consent of the
employee;
(c) The location of payment is easily and readily accessible to the employee;
(d) There are no other requirements or restrictions that a reasonable person would find to
be an unreasonable burden or inconvenience; and
(e) The use of an electronic payment system is optional at the election of the employee.
Nev. Admin. Code 608.135
| Wage Payment Laws for Private Sector Employers |
- Frequency of Wage Payments
- Manner of Payments
- - Direct Deposit
- Payment upon Separation from Employment
- - Employees who are fired, discharged, or terminated
- Employees who quit or resign
- Employees who is suspended or resigns due to a labor dispute (strike)
- Employees who are laid off
- Wages in Dispute
- Deductions from Wages
- - Cash shortages
- Damage, loss or destruction of employer property
- Dishonored or returned checks
- Uniforms
- Tools and other items necessary for employment
- Pre-hire medical, physical, or drug tests
- Notice of Wage Reduction
- Statement of Wages (Pay Stub)
- Record Keeping Requirements
- Notice Requirements
