We wanted to remind employers that Nevada’s minimum wage will increase on July 1, 2024, to $12 per hour, marking the end of not only the annual increments but also of the 2-tier minimum wage system. Unless otherwise exempted by law, the $12 minimum wage applies to all employees in the State of Nevada.

Previously, the State of Nevada had a two-tier minimum wage system based on qualifying health benefits being offered to employees. For the period covering July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, the minimum wage rate is $10.25 per hour if the employee is offered qualifying health benefits, and $11.25 per hour if the employee is not offered qualifying health benefits.

Nevada Ballot Question 2, passed by Nevada voters in November 2022, eliminated the two-tier minimum wage system which provided a reduction in the required minimum wage if an employer offered qualified health benefits.

For additional information, please visit the State of Nevada Department of Business & Industry Press Release here.

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