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Nevada Compliance and Regulatory Resources

Paychex helps Nevada businesses with resources like our enhanced HR library and automated compliance notifications. Learn more about Nevada requirements like workplace retirement programs, pay transparency, and more.

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State Tax Rates and Limits

State Unemployment Taxable Wage Base Limit

$43,700

State Unemployment Rate Range for Employers

0.25% to 5.4%

State Unemployment New Employer Rate

2.95%

State Hourly Minimum Wage

$12.00

State Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees

N/A

NV wage and hour information


State Tax ID Registration

State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) Registration

Employers are required to have an active Nevada state unemployment insurance (SUI) identification number to file electronically with the Nevada (NV) Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).

Modified Business Tax (MBT)

For Paychex to remit payments and returns for NV MBT, your Nevada SUI account must be registered with the agency and live on the Taxpay® service. Paychex can’t remit MBT returns on your behalf to the Nevada until this error is resolved.”

Paychex must be authorized as the Third- Party Administrator (TPA) on the account to view account information, adjust previously filed returns, and receive rates for an active account. See Designating Paychex as Your Third-Party Administrator (TPA) for instructions for registering Paychex as the TPA.

New Business Registration

  1. Go to the NUI Employer Self Service.
  2. Under the Registration Section, select Register New Business for Unemployment Insurance.
  3. Complete the registration process.
    • When you arrive to the Third-Party Administrator (TPA) screen, enter Paychex’s FEIN, 16-1124166.
  4. The system will provide you with a Registration Summary page when the registration process is complete.
    • Save or print a copy for yourself and email a copy of the Registration Summary page to your Paychex Service Representative to ensure that your Paychex account is up to date.
    • We can also assist with remitting any missing returns and payments.

Designating Paychex as Your Third-Party Administrator (TPA)

There are two ways to assign TPA access to Paychex:

  1. Assigned by Employer – If you haven’t received notification from NSUI Employer Self Service or Paychex, please use the Assigned By Employer instructions for granting access.
  2. Requested by Paychex – If you have received notification from NSUI Employer Self Service or Paychex, please refer to the Approving TPA Request instructions.

Assigned By Employer:

  1. Go to NUI Employer Self Service and enter your user ID and password.
  2. From the Employer Summary screen, click the More tab.
  3. From the Access Management tile, select Manage Third Party Access.
  4. Select Next on the information page.
  5. On the Grant Third Party Access screen, enter the following information:
    • Third Party Administrator's Email: agencycompliance@paychex.com
    • Check the boxes for the following TPA Responsibilities:
      • Tax and select File Returns and Make Payments Access Level.
      • Benefits
  6. Review the Summary Page and click Submit.
  7. Print the Confirmation page for your records and email a copy to your Paychex Service Representative as confirmation.

Requested by Paychex:

  1. Go to NUI Employer Self Service and enter your user ID and password.
  2. Click the Action Center tab and select the Respond to a Third Party Access Request link.
  3. On the Grant Third Party Access Request screen, select Yes.
  4. Confirm that the following options are selected:
    • Tax with File Returns and Make Payments Access Level.
    • Benefits
  5. Click Submit.

Pro tip

  • ESS Agent can also be referred to as TPA (third-party administrator).

Additional resources


Pay Transparency

In effect since Oct. 1, 2021, all employers in the state must comply with the Nevada pay transparency law.

  • Must disclose pay range or rate of pay to applicants who have completed an interview for a position.
  • Pay rate or range also must be provided to an employee if they have applied, completed an interview, been offered a promotion or transfer, or requested a pay rate or range for a promotion or transfer to a new position.

For more information


State-Facilitated Retirement Programs

Employee Savings Trust Program
Visit our retirement hub


Workplace Safety

Nevada operates an OSHA-approved state plan covering most private-sector workers and all state and local government workers within the state. Federal OSHA covers most workers not covered under the state plan.


Workers' Compensation

Coverage is mandatory for employers with any employees.


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