Employment & Worker Protection · Nevada
Nevada Pay Transparency Law
SB 293 - enacted in Nevada.
- Enacted
- Status
- 2021
- Enacted
- 51
- States with employment & worker protection laws
- 34/100
- Nevada strictness
The bottom line
Nevada Pay Transparency Law is an enacted law in Nevada, part of a mature, broadly-adopted employment & worker protection landscape.
- Enacted
- effective 2021-10-01
- 51
- states have employment & worker protection laws
- 107/107
- employment & worker protection laws enacted nationally
- 34/100
- Nevada strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official Nevada legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: Nevada Pay Transparency Law
Nevada Pay Transparency Law (SB 293) is an enacted law in Nevada under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2021-06-07 and becomes effective on 2021-10-01. Nevada currently reports 4 tracked regulations with 4 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 34/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch compiled this entry's data on 2026-03-18; consult the linked official source for the current, authoritative text.
Nationally, 107 employment & worker protection statutes have been enacted and 0 additional bills remain pending - 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Nevada within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in SB 293 itself.
Applicability under Nevada Pay Transparency Law: All employers in NV. Penalty exposure is documented as: Labor Commissioner. Admin fines. Notable exemptions: Not required in ads..
Summary
Pay range after interview and to employees upon request.
Key Requirements
Range to applicants after interview. Range to employees on request. No salary history.
Penalties
Labor Commissioner. Admin fines.
Applicability
All employers in NV.
Exemptions
Not required in ads.
How Nevada compares on employment & worker protection
51 states regulate employment & worker protection - Nevada ranks #23 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 100 |
| 2 | Colorado | 76 |
| 3 | Texas | 69 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 62 |
| 5 | Illinois | 62 |
| 6 | Minnesota | 62 |
| 7 | New York | 62 |
| 8 | Oregon | 62 |
| 9 | Washington | 62 |
| 10 | Delaware | 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Nevada is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Nevada Pay Transparency Law enacted?
Nevada Pay Transparency Law was enacted on 2021-06-07 and became effective on 2021-10-01. It was introduced as SB 293.
What are the penalties for violating Nevada Pay Transparency Law?
Labor Commissioner. Admin fines. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Nevada Pay Transparency Law apply to small businesses?
All employers in NV. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Nevada compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
Nevada has a regulatory strictness score of 34/100, based on 4 enacted regulations out of 4 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Nevada Pay Transparency Law?
The official text of Nevada Pay Transparency Law (SB 293) is available from the Nevada legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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The bottom line
This law is already in force - here's what matters for employment & worker protection compliance.
- Nevada Pay Transparency Law is enacted in Nevada, effective 2021-10-01. Official source
- 51 states now regulate employment & worker protection; Nevada ranks #23 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation Nevada tracks across all five policy areas. Nevada profile
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