Minimum duration of incapacity; exceptions.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 616C.400
in effect1. Temporary compensation benefits must not be paid under chapters 616A to 616D , inclusive, of NRS for an injury which does not incapacitate the employee for at least 5 consecutive days, or 5 cumulative days within a 20-day period, from earning full wages, but if the incapacity extends for 5 or more consecutive days, or 5 cumulative days within a 20-day period, compensation must then be computed from the date of the injury.
2. The period prescribed in this section does not apply to:
(a) Accident benefits, whether they are furnished pursuant to NRS 616C.255 or 616C.265 , if the injured employee is otherwise covered by the provisions of chapters 616A to 616D , inclusive, of NRS and entitled to those benefits.
(b) Compensation paid to the injured employee pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 616C.477 .
(c) A claim which is filed pursuant to NRS 617.453 , 617.455 or 617.457 .
(d) A claim to which subsection 4 or 5 of NRS 616C.180 applies.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-616C.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026