Final Paycheck Laws in Nevada
When a Nevada employer must pay your last paycheck if you are fired, laid off or quit, and whether unused vacation must be paid out.
Short answer: Wages are due immediately on discharge, and also immediately when an employee is temporarily laid off (placed on nonworking status). NRS 608.020; NRS 608.040
| Final paycheck if fired or laid off | Wages are due immediately on discharge, and also immediately when an employee is temporarily laid off (placed on nonworking status). If not paid within 3 days after they are due, the employee's wages continue as a penalty for up to 30 days. Source: NRS 608.020; NRS 608.040 |
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| Final paycheck if you quit | Wages are due by the employee's next regular payday or 7 days after quitting, whichever is earlier. Source: NRS 608.030 |
Where to get help in Nevada
More Nevada employment law
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- Wrongful Termination in Nevada
- Paid Sick Leave in Nevada
- Non-Compete Agreements in Nevada
- All Nevada employment law rules
FAQ
When do I get my final paycheck if I'm fired in Nevada?
Wages are due immediately on discharge, and also immediately when an employee is temporarily laid off (placed on nonworking status). If not paid within 3 days after they are due, the employee's wages continue as a penalty for up to 30 days.
When do I get my final paycheck if I quit in Nevada?
Wages are due by the employee's next regular payday or 7 days after quitting, whichever is earlier.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.