Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 616C - Industrial Insurance: Benefits for Injury or Death
COMPENSATION FOR INJURIES AND DEATH
Average Monthly Wage
Section 616C.423 - Items included in average monthly wage

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 616C.423

Current through September 16, 2024

1. Money, goods and services which are paid within the period used to calculate the average monthly wage include, but are not limited to:

(a) Wages;

(b) Commissions which are prorated over the period used to calculate the average monthly wage;

(c) Incentive pay;

(d) Payment for sick leave;

(e) Bonuses which are prorated over the period used to calculate the average monthly wage;

(f) Termination pay;

(g) Tips which are collected and disbursed by the employer which are not paid at the discretion of the customer;

(h) Tips reported by the employee pursuant to NRS 616B.227;

(i) Allowance for tools or for the rental of hand and power tools not normally provided by the employee;

(j) Salary;

(k) Payment for piecework;

(l) Payment for vacation;

(m) Payment for holidays;

(n) Payment for overtime;

(o) Payment for travel when it is paid to compensate the employee for the time spent in travel; and

(p) The reasonable market value of either board or room, or both. At least $150 per month will be allowed for board and room, $5 per day or $1.50 per meal for board, and $50 per month for a room.

2. Notwithstanding paragraph (p) of subsection 1, the reasonable value of a meal furnished by an employer to an employee is the value, if any, specified in the collective bargaining agreement between the employee and employer.

3. The following payments may not be included in the calculation of an average monthly wage:

(a) Reimbursement to the employee for expenses to enable the employee to perform his or her job, including, without limitation, a per diem allowance and reimbursement for travel expenses;

(b) Payment for employment which is not subject to coverage pursuant to chapters 616A to 616D, inclusive, or chapter 617 of NRS;

(c) Payment for employment for which coverage is elective, but has not been elected; and

(d) Allowances for laundry or uniforms.

Industrial Comm'n, No. 40 §§ 2-4, eff. 3-26-82-NAC A by Dep't of Industrial Relations, 6-29-84; 1-8-86; A by Div. of Industrial Insurance Regulation, 8-30-91; A by Div. of Industrial Relations, 3-28-94; R098-98, 12-18-98

NRS 616A.400, 616C.420

Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Nevada may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.