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SB 8

Revises provisions relating to employment. (BDR 53-35)

36th (2026) Special Session

The bill aligns Nevada's employment laws with federal standards, adding exemptions for activities like travel time and training. It also changes how overtime pay is calculated.

Enrolled and delivered to Governor. Approved by the Governor. Chapter 8.
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Bill Summary · SB 8

Senate Bill 8 - Revising Employment Compensation Provisions

Summary

This bill makes several revisions to Nevada's laws regarding the compensation of employees:

  1. Adopting Additional Federal Exemptions: The bill adds certain exclusions and exceptions from the federal Portal-to-Portal Act and Fair Labor Standards Act into Nevada state law. This includes exemptions for:

    • Relief from claims, liability, and punishment under federal law
    • Waiting time
    • Preparatory and concluding activities
    • Lectures, meetings, and training programs
    • Travel time

  2. Overtime Calculation Changes: The bill makes Nevada's overtime pay calculations subject to the federal regulations that govern how to compute overtime based on an employee's regular rate of pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

  3. Expiration of Exemption Provisions: The bill provides that the new exclusions and exceptions added in Section 1 will expire by limitation on October 31, 2029.

Key Impacts

  • Aligns Nevada's employment compensation laws more closely with federal standards and exemptions
  • May reduce employer liability for certain activities not considered compensable work time
  • Introduces more federal regulatory guidance into Nevada's overtime pay requirements
  • Provides a temporary, time-limited adoption of the new compensation exemptions

Overall, the bill seeks to update Nevada's employment laws to better reflect the federal framework while also placing a sunset on the new exemptions added by the legislation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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