Nevada paid sick leave
In effect since January 1, 2020
0.01923 hours per hour worked (about 40 hours a year at full time)
50+ employees in private employment in Nevada must provide paid sick leave. Fewer than 50 employees: not covered. New businesses are exempt for their first 2 years..
| Accrual | 0.01923 hours per hour worked (about 40 hours a year at full time) |
|---|---|
| Who must provide it | 50+ employees in private employment in Nevada |
| Waiting period | Leave can be used from the 90th calendar day of employment. |
| Carryover | Carries over. The employer may limit carryover to 40 hours per benefit year. |
| Payout when employment ends | Not required (if rehired within 90 days after an involuntary separation, unused leave must be reinstated) |
| Covered uses | Any reason. No reason needs to be given. |
Details and exceptions
- This is a paid-leave-for-any-reason law.
- Temporary, seasonal and on-call employees are excluded.
- leg.state.nv.us is behind a Cloudflare challenge, so the Labor Commissioner notice is the source.
Law: NRS 608.0197 (SB 312, 2019)
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Recent changes
Last verified against the official source on October 9, 2026.
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Sources
- Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner · data as of October 8, 2026 · last checked October 9, 2026
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