Nevada § 608.020 - Immediate payment of employee discharged or placed on nonworking status
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 608.020 — Immediate payment of employee discharged or placed on nonworking status, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 608.020. Immediate payment of employee discharged or placed on nonworking status
1. Whenever an employer discharges an employee, the wages and compensation earned
and unpaid at the time of such discharge shall become due and payable immediately. 2. Whenever an employer places an employee on a nonworking status, the wages earned
and unpaid at the time the employee is placed on nonworking status are due and payable
immediately. 3. As used in this section, “ nonworking status ” means the temporary layoff of an employee by the employer whereby the employee remains
employed and may be called back to work by the employer at a future date. The term does not include an employee who an employer: (a) Places on suspension pending an investigation relating to employment; (b) Places on suspension pursuant to a disciplinary action relating to employment; (c) Places on-call for available work; or (d) Approves to take a leave of absence.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 608.020
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 608.020 cover?
Section 608.020 ("Immediate payment of employee discharged or placed on nonworking status") 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.
How do I cite Nevada § 608.020?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 608.020 apply to my situation?
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