Nevada has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 456) that will increase the state's minimum wage in several phases beginning July 1, 2020.
Assembly Bill 456:
Nevada's minimum wage differs based on whether the employer offers health benefits to the employee.
Employees Who Are Offered Health Benefits:
For employees who are offered health benefits, the minimum wage will increase as follows:
- $8.00 per hour on July 1, 2020.
- $8.75 per hour on July 1, 2021.
- $9.50 per hour on July 1, 2022.
- $10.25 per hour on July 1, 2023.
- $11.00 per hour on July 1, 2024.
Employees Who Aren't Offered Health Benefits:
For employees who aren't offered health benefits, the minimum wage will increase as follows:
- $9.00 per hour on July 1, 2020.
- $9.75 per hour on July 1, 2021.
- $10.50 per hour on July 1, 2022.
- $11.25 per hour on July 1, 2023.
- $12.00 per hour on July 1, 2024.
Compliance Recommendations:
Nevada employers should ensure that they pay all non-exempt employees at least the minimum wage and post an updated minimum wage notice by July 1, 2020.
Please contact your dedicated service professional with any questions.