Nevada overtime & meal break laws

Nevada rules at a glance

What this means day to day

• Daily OT over 8h/day only if paid under 1.5× state minimum wage
• 30-min meal on 8h shifts; 10-min rest per 4h

Every one of these is enforced automatically in ClockAll when you set a location to Nevada — the overtime is calculated, missed breaks are flagged on the timecard the same day, and records are kept for 6 years.

Frequently asked questions

When does overtime start in Nevada?

Hourly employees in Nevada earn time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek. Nevada also has a daily overtime rule, but it only applies to employees earning below 1.5× the state minimum wage — so it depends on the individual’s pay rate rather than the clock alone.

How long can an employee work in Nevada before a meal break?

After 8 hours, an employee is entitled to a 30-minute unpaid meal break.

Are rest breaks paid in Nevada?

Yes. 10-min paid rest per 4 hours worked — rest breaks are counted as hours worked and must be paid. Meal breaks are unpaid only when the employee is fully relieved of duty; if they eat at their post, the time is working time.

How long do employers in Nevada have to keep time records?

Nevada requires 3 years. Federal law (the FLSA) requires three. Because the requirement differs by state and a claim can be filed years later, ClockAll keeps 6 years for everyone — the longest any state asks for.

Can an employer round time clock punches in Nevada?

Rounding is allowed only if it is neutral — it has to be as likely to round in the employee’s favour as the employer’s, over time. Rounding that consistently shaves minutes is unpaid wages. The safest position, and what ClockAll records, is the actual punch time to the minute.