Nevada has a comprehensive paid leave mandate under SB 312, which requires employers to provide paid leave for any purpose. Nevada does not have a state-paid family and medical leave program.

Paid Sick Leave

Yes — Nevada Paid Leave Law (SB 312)

Paid Family Leave

Not statutorily required

Unpaid Family & Medical Leave

ProgramFederal FMLA
DurationUp to 12 weeks under FMLA in a 12-month period.
EligibilityFMLA: employers with 50+ employees, 12 months and 1,250 hours.

Nevada does not have a separate state family leave law.

Jury Duty Leave

ProgramNevada Revised Statutes Section 6.150
Paid?No — employers are not required to pay, but cannot penalize employees.

Employers must allow employees to serve on a jury. Employers cannot terminate or penalize employees for jury service.

Voting Leave

ProgramNevada Revised Statutes Section 293.463
Paid?Yes — up to 2 hours of paid time off.

Employees who do not have sufficient time outside working hours to vote are entitled to up to 2 hours of paid time off.

School Activity Leave

ProgramNevada Revised Statutes Section 392.445
DurationUp to 4 hours per month.
EligibilityParents of children enrolled in K-12.
Paid?Unpaid, but employees may use accrued leave.

Leave is for attending school activities, emergencies, or meetings.

Domestic Violence Leave

ProgramNevada Revised Statutes Section 608.0198
DurationUp to 160 hours per year for victims of domestic violence.
EligibilityAll employees who are victims.
Paid?Unpaid, but employees may use accrued paid leave.

Leave can be used for medical care, legal proceedings, counseling, safety planning, or relocation.

Military Leave

ProgramNevada Revised Statutes Section 411.040

Employees who are members of the National Guard or reserves are entitled to military leave.

Other Leave

Bereavement Leave

Not statutorily required.

Sources

This page is provided for general guidance and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the cited sources for current law before making employment decisions.