Nevada Guide · Updated 2026
Nevada Domestic-Violence Leave (NRS 608.0198)
Nevada gives employees who are victims of domestic violence — or whose family or household members are — a meaningful block of protected leave, separate from the general SB 312 paid-leave law.
The entitlement (NRS 608.0198)
An employee employed for at least 90 days who is a victim of domestic violence, or whose family or household member is a victim, may take up to 160 hoursof leave in a 12-month period.
Permitted uses
- Medical treatment or counseling for a related injury or condition;
- Obtaining services from a victim-services organization;
- Legal/court proceedings; and
- Establishing a safety plan, including relocation.
Notice, documentation & no retaliation
- The employee gives reasonable notice when possible; the employer may request documentation;
- The employer must keep the information confidential;
- The employer may not deny the leave, retaliate, or discriminate for using it.
Accommodation
Employers must also make reasonable accommodations for an employee who is a victim (for example, schedule or worksite changes) unless it causes undue hardship.
This guide is general HR information, not legal advice, and doesn't replace legal counsel. Specifics should be tailored to your business and, for high-stakes or fact-specific matters, reviewed by a qualified Nevada employment attorney.
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