Nevada § 286.495 - Computation of credit for service: Generally
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 286.495 — Computation of credit for service: Generally, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 286.495. Computation of credit for service: Generally
Except as provided in NRS 286.470 , 286.475 and 286.501 , members shall be credited with service on the basis of days, months or years actually
worked by a member, except that: 1. Intermittent service shall be credited to a member on the basis of 1 day of service
for each 8 hours worked, and portions of a day shall be prorated. 2. Part-time employees who regularly work at least half-time for a full year with
a minimum of 720 hours worked are entitled to a full year of credit for retirement
eligibility only, with credit for actual service for determination of benefit being
granted on actual time worked. 3. An employee of the Nevada Legislature who works full-time for at least 6 months
in a fiscal year during which the Legislature meets in regular session is entitled
to a full year of credit for retirement eligibility only, with credit for actual service
for determination of benefit being granted on actual time worked. Service credit under this section shall be computed according to the fiscal year. No member may receive less credit under this section than was provided under the
law in force at the time when the credit was earned. Nothing in this section allows a member to receive more than 1 year of credit for
retirement eligibility in any year.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 286.495
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 286.495 cover?
Section 286.495 ("Computation of credit for service: Generally") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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