New Nevada Law Excludes Certain Pre- and Post-Shift Activities as Compensable Time
If you’ve ever wondered whether those few minutes before employees clock in really count as work, Nevada lawmakers just made that answer much clearer. After the state Supreme Court’s held on October 30 that Nevada had not adopted the federal Portal-to-Portal Act (PPA) or its limits on compensable working time, the state Legislature immediately responded by passing a measure confirming that employers do not have to pay employees for certain activities performed before or after a shift. The Governor just signed it on November 20 and it took immediate effect. This Insight explains what the Supreme Court decided, why the Legislature took quick action, what this means for your business, and why this issue will continue to matter. What Did the Supreme Court Decide? In the Amazon Services, LLC v. Malloy ruling, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that, unlike federal law, Nevada law does not permit employers to skip paying for certain pre- and post- shift activities. The court held that...