No. Nevada aligns with federal law, prohibiting employment of children under 14 except in limited exempt sectors like agriculture or family-owned businesses. The Nevada Labor Commissioner enforces these restrictions, with penalties escalating under 2026 compliance updates targeting violations in entertainment and agriculture.
Key Regulations for Child Labor Under 14 in Nevada
- Employment Ban: Children under 14 are generally barred from non-agricultural work, per Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 609.230 and federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exemptions.
- Agricultural Exceptions: Minors under 14 may work in farming with parental consent and strict hour limits (NRS 609.240), but hazardous tasks remain prohibited.
- Entertainment Industry: Nevada’s 2026 amendments require minors in film/TV to secure work permits from the Nevada Labor Commissioner, with mandatory schooling provisions and capped daily hours.
Local enforcement falls under the Nevada Department of Business & Industry’s Labor Commissioner, which collaborates with the U.S. Department of Labor to audit compliance. Violations trigger fines up to $11,000 per infraction under revised 2026 guidelines, with repeat offenders facing license suspension. Employers must verify age documentation and restrict minors to non-hazardous roles during school hours.