Office of the Labor Commissioner (OLC) Responsibilities:
The Office of the Labor Commissioner (OLC) is the principal wage and hour and labor regulatory agency
for the State of Nevada. The OLC is
responsible for ensuring that minimum wage, prevailing wage, and overtime are
paid to employees in Nevada, and that employee rest, break, and lunch periods
are provided. In addition, the OLC has
authority over the employment of minors and other employment practices. It is the vision and mission of this office
to resolve labor-related problems in an efficient, professional, and effective
manner. This includes educating employers and employees regarding their rights
and responsibilities under the law to promote the growth of business in
Nevada. The OLC takes enforcement action when necessary to ensure that
Nevada’s workers are treated fairly and compensated for all time worked.