Deductions from wages - Nevada

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

Federal regulations restrict the types of deductions that can be made from an employee’s wages or salary. Deductions can be made in certain cases, but the legality often depends on the nature and purpose of the deductions, as well as the status of the employee as exempt or non-exempt.

Under Nevada law, an employer may not withhold, deduct, or divert any part of an employee’s pay other than benefits and those items required by federal and state law, unless the employee specifically authorizes the deduction in writing.

A portion of wages may consist of meals if agreed upon by contract between the employer and employee.

No deductions from wages may be made for uniforms or cleaning of uniforms required by the employer.

State

Contact

Nevada Division of Industrial Relations

Regulations

Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 608 (see sections below)

NRS 608.110, Withholding of portion of wages.

NRS 608.155, Meals as part of wages or compensation; exception.

NRS 608.165, Special uniforms, accessories and cleaning to be furnished without cost to employee

Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 612, §612.700, Waiver of rights void

Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 616D, §616D.240, Deduction from wages of employee prohibited; requirement by employer that employee provide compensation on his own behalf prohibited; enforcement of prohibited acts by Attorney General

Federal

Contact

Wage and Hour Division

Regulations

For non-exempt employees:

29 CFR Part 531, Wage Payments under The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938

For exempt employees:

29 CFR Part 541, Subpart G, Salary Requirements