Nevada: rules and deadlines at a glance

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Workers' comp deadlines · Workers' comp benefits · Paid leave programs · Final paycheck rules · Minimum wage · Unemployment benefits · Meal break laws · Tipped minimum wage · Payday frequency · Rest break laws

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Workers' comp deadlines

Tell your employer	7 days, in writing (Form C-1)
File a claim	90 days (claim form C-4)

Workers' comp benefits Single detailed source

Waiting period	5 days within a 20-day period
Waiting days paid back	Paid once the waiting period is met
Max weekly benefit (2026)	–

Paid leave programs

State program	No state paid leave or disability program
Status	No program

Final paycheck rules Single detailed source

If you are fired	Immediately
If you quit	Next payday or within 7 days, whichever is earlier

Minimum wage Checked on official source

State minimum wage	$12.00
Next change	No change scheduled

Unemployment benefits Single detailed source

Maximum weekly benefit	$657
How long it lasts	8 to 26 weeks

Meal break laws Checked on official source

Meal break required	30 minutes for 8 continuous hours

Tipped minimum wage Checked on official source

Minimum cash wage	$12.00
Most tips can count	None: full minimum before tips

Payday frequency Checked on official source

Required frequency	Twice a month (monthly for executive, administrative and professional staff)

Rest break laws Checked on official source

Paid rest break	Paid 10 minutes per 4 hours worked