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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: After quitting a job, what is the earliest date a person can collect
wages that are due?
A: Contact the Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner.
Q: Can I go to an online web site to report new hires?
A: Currently, new hire information is not accepted online. For more
information on this subject, link to the Nevada New Hire Program.
Q: Can you define "Working Conditions"?
A: Contact the Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner.
Q: Do I have to pay for this service?
A: The services we offer to the public are completely free.
Q: How can I check the status of my Unemployment Claim online?
A: The Unemployment Insurance Claim Filing System is available online
to file a claim, change your address or check the status of your claim.
Q: How do I file for online job search through Nevada JobConnect?
A: You can register for online job search by clicking here.
Q: How do I file for unemployment benefits online?
A: The Unemployment Insurance Claim Filing System is available online
to file a claim, change your address or check the status of your claim.
Q: How do I find my resume in the system?
A: You can access your resume using your user name and password at
either America's Job Exchange or the One Stop Operating System,
depending on where your resume is posted. You can reach both of
these by clicking here.
Q: If an employee signed a confidentiality agreement, can they release
information the company feels is proprietary during an unemployment
insurance eligibility review or hearing?
A: Information provided to the Employment Security Division for the
purpose of proper administration of unemployment compensation is
considered privileged information and can be used in no other
manner than determining eligibility rights. This protection is provided
under law.
Q: What are the definitions for "discharge" and "layoff?"
A: An individual has been laid off due to a lack of work when there is no
work available for the individual to perform. An individual is
discharged when the employer releases an individual for cause,
for any reason other than a failure to pass probation, to tardiness
to any violation of company policy. A discharge usually results in the
separating employee being replaced by a new employee. Only
discharges for reasons of misconduct are disqualifying under Nevada
Unemployment Law.
Q: What are the state required workplace posters for Nevada, and how
can I obtain them?
A: Both State and Federal requirements, and downloadable posters, are
available through the U.S. Department of Labor.
Q: What do I do if I don't have money to get back from a job?
A: If you are enrolled in one of the WIA programs, you may be eligible
for transportation costs for a short period of time. There are no
subsidies for employed individuals. For more information, get personal
service from your local Nevada JobConnect Office.
Q: What is an employee's rights to replacement Group Insurance
after termination?
A: Contact the Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner.
Q: What is the correct greeting when you don't know you'll be
looking at your resume cover letter?
A: Call the company and ask for the name of the person who'll be
receiving your letter. Failing that, use "Dear Recruiter or Hiring
Manager," "To whom it may concern" is the laziest-sounding greeting
of all, and many recruiters say they don't even read letters
addressed that way.
Q: When should I file benefits if I am receiving severance and/or
vacation pay? Does receiving this pay disqualify me for
Unemployment Benefits? For how long?
A: You should file your claim immediately upon becoming unemployed.
During the interview process, you will be asked to report your
severance and/or vacation pay. Your period of disqualification will be
determined through Adjudication. Click here for more information on
Unemployment Benefits, including applying online.
Q: Would an employer's recent trend of laying off people and
"shrinking" operations be enough to prove poor economic conditions
within the company, or would more be required?
A: Even if an employer is laying individuals off due to a shortage of
work, a person may be considered to be discharged if the reason for
their separation was based on a cause other than a lack of work.
Each case is reviewed individually and the circumstances surrounding
the separation are taken into account when determining the nature of
the separation.
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