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Bureau
of
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I
received
a
notice
from
the Social
Security
Administration
that
my
Social
Security
Income
case
is
being
reviewed.
What
does
this
mean?
The Social
Security
Administration reviews
every SSI
case
from
time-to-time
to
ensure
that
individuals
receiving
checks
should
continue
to
receive
them.
The
review
also
determines
if
individuals
are
receiving
the
correct
amount.
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I
understand
that
to
get
Social
Security
Disability
Insurance
benefits
the
disability
must
be
expected
to
last
at
least
a
year.
Does
this
mean
that
you
must
wait
at
least
a
year
after
being
disabled
before
receiving
benefits?
No.
File
as
soon
as
possible
after
becoming
disabled
and
benefits
begin
after
a
five
month
waiting
period.
The
waiting
period
begins
with
the
month
the Social
Security
Administration decides
your
disability
began.
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Is
there
a
limit
on
Social
Security
Disability
Insurance
(SSDI)
benefits?
No.
You
will
continue
to
receive
a
disability
benefit
as
long
as
your
condition
keeps
you
from
working.
Your
case,
however,
will
be
reviewed
periodically
to
see
if
there
has
been
any
improvement
in
your
condition
and
whether
you
are
still
eligible
for
benefits.
If
you
are
still
eligible
when
you
reach
65,
your
disability
benefits
will
be
automatically
converted
to
Social Security retirement
benefits.
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Is
there
a
TTY/TDD
number
to
call
the Social
Security Administration ?
Yes,
call
toll
free
to
(800) 325-0778
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What
does
the
Bureau
of
Disability
Adjudication
do?
The
Bureau
of
Disability
Adjudication
evaluates
applications
from
individuals
with
permanent
disabilities
to
determine
if
they
are
eligible
for
federal
Supplemental
Security
Income
(SSI)
or
Social
Security
Disability
Insurance (SSDI).
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What
is
SSI?
Supplemental
Security
Income
(SSI)
pays
benefits
to
people
65
or
older,
or
blind,
or
have
a
disability
and
don’t
own
much
or
have
a
lot
of
income. SSI
isn't
just
for
adults.
Monthly
checks
also
can
go
to
disabled
and
blind
children.
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Bureau
of
Services
to
the
Blind
and
Visually
Impaired: |
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Do
employees
with
disabilities
have
good
safety
records?
Yes.
A
DuPont
survey
found
that
supervisors
ranked
their
employees
with
disabilities
higher
on
safety
issues
than
their
non-disabled
peers.
U.S.
Department
of
Labor
studies
support
this
finding.
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Do
employees
with
disabilities
perform
as
well
as
employees
without
disabilities?
A
Harris
pole
found
that
almost
90
percent
of
workers
with
disabilities
received
"good"
or
"excellent"
performance
ratings
from
their
managers.
They
also
felt
that
employees
with
disabilities
do
their
jobs
as
well
as
--
or
better
than
other
employees
in
similar
jobs.
As
with
all
employees,
it
is
important
to
match
abilities,
interest
and
experience
with
job
requirements.
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Is it
expensive to make adjustments to the work place to accommodate
employees with disabilities?
Generally,
no.
A
1994
study
found
that
nearly
20
percent
of
accommodations
cost
nothing,
while
another
50
percent
cost
less
than
$500.
In
addition,
the
Internal
Revenue
Code
provides
significant
tax
deductions
to
businesses
that
make
their
facilities
and
equipment
accessible
to
people
with
disabilities.
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Where
are
BSBVI
offices
located?
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Bureau
of
Vocational
Rehabilitation: |
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If
I
am
not
disabled,
where
else
may
I
look
for
employment
services
in
Nevada?
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What
are
my
responsibilities?
Rehabilitation
is
not
something
that
is
done
to
you.
The
success
of
your
plan
is
dependent
upon
your
participation
and
follow
through.
You
will
need
to
work
closely
with
your
counselor
in
choosing
an
employment
goal,
type
of
services,
service
providers
and
search
for
employment
opportunities.
You
can
aid
in
your
vocational
rehabilitation
by
keeping
scheduled
appointments,
by
staying
in
touch
with
your
counselor,
and
by
working
diligently
toward
achieving
your
vocational
goal.
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What
is
the
purpose
of
Vocational
Rehabilitation
programs?
Vocational
rehabilitation
programs
provide
services
to
eligible
individuals
with
disabilities
to
help
them
become
employable
and
be
productive
in
the
workplace.
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What
kinds
of
services
may
be
available
to
help
me
become
employable?
-
Assessment
for
determining
eligibility
and
vocational
rehabilitation
needs
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Counseling
and
guidance
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Physical
and
mental
restoration
services
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Vocational
and
other
training
services
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Supported
employment
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Transportation
and
other
services
necessary
for
you
to
participate
fully
in
your
rehabilitation
program
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Telecommunication,
sensory
and
other
technological
aids
and
devices
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Rehabilitation
technology
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Job
placement
and
job
retention
services
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Employment
follow-up
and
post
employment
services
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Where
are
Bureau
of
Vocational
Rehabilitation
offices
located?
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Who
will
assist
me
in
my
goal
to
become
employed?
Once
determined
eligible
for
service,
a
counselor
will
be
assigned
to
provide
information,
resources,
counseling
and
choices
related
to
your
strengths,
resources,
priorities,
and
concerns
so
that
you
can
prepare
for
or
maintain
gainful
employment.
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Client Assistance Program: |
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Do
I need to go to an office and complete paperwork to get assistance from
CAP?
General questions can be answered by
e-mail or telephone. If you wish to have CAP investigate a complaint, the
process can be started by telephone. CAP cannot begin an investigation
until they receive your signed permission form. The forms are
available in our office; via mail or fax; or on our Web site at
www.NVDETR.org. Stay in contact
with your CAP representative during the investigation process by phone,
e-mail, or any other available method. If an in-person meeting is
necessary, we can accommodate your request.
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I have a
good counselor who is trying to get me what I need. There just seems to be
so many "roadblocks." Can CAP help?
In most cases, the CAP can review your
case and help identify barriers specific to your case. The CAP also
identifies trends and makes recommendations for changes in the system.
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Is the
agency required to follow the CAP recommendations?
The CAP was created to help eliminate
barriers you may encounter when dealing with rehabilitation service
providers that receive federal funding. The CAP and service providers are
governed and funded by the same federal law, and are expected to work in a
coordinated effort. If a disagreement can not be resolved between the CAP and
the service provider, a formal appeals process is available.
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Tips to help you get services and avoid problems
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Know and understand your rights
and responsibilities;
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Keep a folder of all program
materials and paperwork;
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Take notes when you attend
meetings and document telephone contacts;
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Do not sign anything if you do not
understand it;
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Any agreed upon service, equipment
or money should be put in writing;
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Many problems are the result of
misunderstandings, discuss problems with your counselor or the
counselor’s supervisor;
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Be patient.
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What can I do if I disagree with a decision that is made regarding my
eligibility for services?
Federal law gives you the right to a
Formal Appeal process where an impartial hearing officer reviews
your case. Before the formal hearing, you have the option to meet with a
representative of the service providers administration in an
Administrative Review to discuss your concern and hopefully find an
agreeable solution. The CAP is available to offer you with more information
about this process and provide technical assistance. Most issues can be
resolved without having to go through the Formal Appeal process or
the Administrative Review process. If necessary, the CAP is able to
intervene with the provider on your behalf.
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What does the CAP do for you?
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Inform and advise you of your
rights and responsibilities under the Federal Rehabilitation Act and the
Title I (employment section) of ADA;
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Help you to resolve problems or
disagreements with service providers;
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Provide assistance if you decide
to appeal a decision concerning your eligibility for services.
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What is the CAP?
The Client Assistance Program (CAP)
is the liaison to help ensure that all eligible Nevadans with
disabilities receive services as provided by the federal
Rehabilitation Act.
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Employment
Security
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How
do
I
apply
for
the
Work
Opportunity
Tax
Credit
Program
or
the
Welfare-to-Work
Tax
Credit
Program?
Contact
the
Nevada
WOTC
Unit
at
(775)
684-0321,
or
FAX
at
(775)
687-1073, and request an employer
packet
be
mailed
to
you.
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How
much
does
it
cost
to
use
the
services
provided
by
the
Employment
Security
Division?
There
is
no
charge.
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I am
moving
to
Nevada,
how
can
I
look
for
work?
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I
want
a
state
job
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Is
my
employer
supposed
to
give
advance
notice
of
layoff?
You
can
check
the
WARN
Act to
see
if
your
employer
was
required
to
give
advance
notice.
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Where
is
my
Unemployment
Insurance benefit check?
The
Employment
Security
Division's
automated
QuickClaim system
allows
you
to
file
weekly
continued
claims
or
inquire
about
your
last
two
benefit
checks,
and
Unemployment
Insurance benefit
balance.
You
must
have
a
touch
tone
telephone
to
use
this
system.
In
Las
Vegas
call
(702)
486-0350.
In
Northern
Nevada
call
(775)
684-0350.
You can also check on your Unemployment
benefits using the
Internet Claims System.
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Nevada
Equal
Rights
Commission: |
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How do I file a charge against my employer?
The Nevada Equal Rights Commission provides three ways to
begin the process of filing a discrimination complaint against your
employer. Individuals can mail in inquiries, walk-in to the main office at
1515 East Tropicana Ave., Suite 590, Las Vegas, Nevada –or they can call at (702) 486-7161 and
speak to an intake investigator.
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How
long
does
it
take
the
Nevada
Equal
Rights
Commission
to
complete
an
investigation?
The complexity of the issues and allegations raised in
your charge determines, to a great extent, the amount of time necessary to
investigate your charge. The level of cooperation the investigator
receives from both you and the employer during the course of the
investigation is also an important factor in the length of time necessary
to complete your investigation. We attempt to complete every investigation
in as short a period of time as is absolutely necessary.
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If I file charges against my boss,
will they be notified and when will they be notified that I filed?
In NERC's initial inquiry into your allegations, you may
be issued some forms to complete. Once those forms are completed and
returned to the commission, they will be date stamped and entered into the
appointment system with the NERC intake officer. Once that appointment is
kept, and if charges are taken, framed and signed by you, the whole
package is reviewed by the chief investigator for accuracy. Once that is
done, the charge package is then processed to inform the employer
(respondent) that charges have been made and accepted. That notification
letter is the very first indication to the employer that charges have been
brought against them and at the same time they are cautioned against
taking retaliation towards the person filing the charges.
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If I
file charges against my employer, and they are notified, can they fire me
for bringing charges?
The
unfortunate answer is yes, however, it is a practice that is not looked
favorably upon and will be held against them when the case comes before
the investigator.
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What
are
the
appropriate
steps
to
take
if
I
feel
I
have
been
sexually
harassed?
The first thing is to complain to the supervisor of the
person that is harassing you and or the person in charge of Human
Resources or Employee Relations. Those leaders in the management area of
your job, are required to look into your allegations and take whatever
measures are necessary to make it stop! If, after a reasonable time,
nothing is being done to make the actions stop and or they continue, you
should then contact the Nevada Equal Rights Commission and file a charge.
The only time this is not the best way to handle such a situation is when
the person sexually harassing you is the "BIG" boss or OWNER. In those
incidences, contact us directly.
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What
are
the
hours
of
operation?
The
Nevada Equal Rights Commission’s satellite offices in
Henderson, and Reno operate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
through Friday; the main headquarters in Las Vegas is open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday through Friday; all offices are closed weekends and legal holidays.
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What
does
"Right
to
Work"
mean?
"Right to Work", Under NRS 613.250 Agreements prohibiting
employment because of non-membership in labor organization prohibited. No
person shall be denied the opportunity to obtain or retain employment
because of non-membership in a labor organization or shall the state, or
any subdivision thereof or any corporation, individual or association of
any kind enter into any agreement, written or oral, which excludes any
person from employment or continuation of employment because of
non-membership in a labor organization. (1953)
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What
is
discrimination?
The basic dictionary definition of discrimination is: the
act or ability of making or perceiving differences and distinctions. A
showing of favoritism in treatment. However, the word has a different and
more precise definition for the Nevada Equal Rights Commission. We use the
definition as; different treatment given or received because of a person’s
race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, and or disability.
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What types of discrimination complaints are handled by the Nevada Equal
Rights Commission?
The Nevada
Equal Rights Commission investigates charges of violations of Title VII
law in the workplace: different treatment based on the protected
categories of age, race, color, religion, sex (gender and/or orientation,
and national origin. In some cases, the Nevada Equal Rights Commission
also investigates violations of the Americans with Disability Act and the
Equal Pay Act. Specifically, our charter to operate is found in the Nevada
Revised Statutes, Chapter 233 & 613.
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Where
do
I
go
if
I
feel
I
am
being
paid
less
than
a
co-worker
that
is
doing
the
same
job
I
am
and
we
both
started
on
the
job
at
about
the
same
time?
If this
is a situation of different genders doing the same job, same requirements,
etc., and are being paid differently, the Nevada Equal Rights Commission
can accept a charge under the Equal Pay Act and process it under that
statute and Title VII as gender discrimination. Otherwise, contact the
U.S. Department of Labor.
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Rehabilitation
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What
does
the
Rehabilitation
Division
do?
The
Rehabilitation
Division
is
the
designated
state
unit
for
the
Vocational
Rehabilitation
program.
It
also
coordinates
and
oversees
three
diverse
program
units
that
serve
people
with
disabilities.
Rehabilitation
Administration
and
the
Vocational
Rehabilitation
programs
also
work
with
the
Nevada State Rehabilitation Council. The council works both in partnership with
and as an advisory body to the Rehabilitation Division.
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Unemployment
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How
do
I
file
my
Unemployment
Insurance
claim?
How
you
file
for
Unemployment
Insurance
benefits
will
depend
on
where
you
live.
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If
you
do
not
live
in
Nevada,
you
must
contact
the
Employment
Service
agency
in
your
state
for
filing
instructions.
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If
you
live
in
Southern
Nevada,
all
claims
are
now
processed
by
telephone
through
our
new
QuickClaim center
at
(702)
486-0350.
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If
you
live
in
Northern
Nevada, all
claims
are
now
processed
by
telephone
through
our
new
QuickClaim center
at (775) 684-0350.
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If you live in Rural Nevada, you can reach the
QuickClaim
center by using the following Toll Free number
(888) 890-8211.
After
filing
your
new
claim
you
will
use
QuickClaim
system
to
file
your
weekly
continued
claim.
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How do I report my wages from part-time work?
When you work during a week that you are claiming unemployment, you are
required to report wages in the week you earned them, not the week they
are paid. For example, if you work Monday the 1st, Tuesday the 2nd
and Wednesday the 3rd,
you would report those wages for the week ending Saturday
the 6th, even
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What wages are used to determine my eligibility?
Wages paid during the "base period" of a claim are used to
determine weekly and maximum benefit amounts payable. The base
period changes every calendar quarter (approximately January 1, April 1,
July 1 and October 1). The base period does not include the
current calendar quarter, nor the calendar quarter that immediately
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Where is my check? I filed my claim and have not
received it.
You must make sure that we have your correct mailing address.
Unemployment checks can not be forwarded through the Post Office.
If you move, immediately
contact your call center at the number shown
to
report your address change, so your checks are not returned to us as
undeliverable. If your check is lost in the mail, we can not stop
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Who pays for unemployment benefits?
Unemployment benefits are paid for through payroll taxes contributed by the
employer. Certain non-profit employers may qualify to reimburse
the state for any benefits charged to them in lieu of paying a tax on
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Why are my checks being held up during adjudication?
If a situation which requires adjudication is present, benefit payments
are withheld until the determination has been made that a person is
eligible to receive benefits under law. This prevents an
overpayment of unemployment compensation. Overpaid unemployment
benefits must be refunded to
the state. If eligible, payment is made for all eligible weeks
filed in a timely manner, so continue filing weekly claims
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Unemployment
Insurance
Taxes:
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Are Cafeteria and 401k plans reportable wages?
Yes.
Amounts
deducted
from
employees'
gross
salaries
to
pay
for
these
items
are wages.
If,
however,
the
employer
makes
a
matching
contributions
to
an
employee's
401k
plan,
the
amount
contributed
by
the
employer
is
not
wages.
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How
can
I
control
my
tax
costs?
There
are
a
number
of
things
you
can
do
to
help
control
your
costs,
all
of
which
impact
your reserve
ratio
or
the
Unemployment
Insurance
Trust
Fund.
Generally,
the
higher
your
reserve
ratio,
the
lower
your
taxes
will
be:
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Pay
your
taxes
on
time.
This
is
a
factor
used
in
your reserve
ratio
calculation.
(Timely
payment
also
ensures
full
credit
against
your
Federal
Unemployment
Tax.)
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Respond to
division notices timely, honestly, and accurately. Whether benefits are
paid, and how much, are often determined by employer responses. Without
sufficient facts, the division must act on whatever information is
available. Benefits paid in error will likely impact your future tax
rates.
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If
you
feel
a
determination
from
the
division
is
in
error,
file
a
timely
appeal
and
attend
all
hearings.
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Review
your
benefit
charges
and
tax
rate
notices
carefully
for
errors.
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Keep
accurate,
written
personnel
records
of
your
employees'
performance
and
conduct.
Be
particularly
specific
when
responding
to
the
division
regarding
reasons
for
separations.
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Offer
job
openings
to
unemployed
workers,
if
possible.
This
reduces
overall
cost
and
possibly
your
individual
tax
rate.
Take
advantage
of
our
free
Nevada JobConnect services.
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Avoid
layoffs
whenever
feasible.
Workers
could
possibly
be
used
temporarily
in
a
part-time
position
or
in
some
other
capacity.
Contact
other
employers
in
your
industry
for
possible
job
openings.
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Notify
the
division
if
an
unemployed
claimant
refuses
suitable
work,
or
any
other
instance
you
think
an
individual
is
abusing
the
system.
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If an employee quits or is
fired, can he draw benefits?
If
the
division
determines
that
the
employee
either
quit
without
good
cause
or
was
fired
for
misconduct
in
connection
with
his
work
from
his
last
employer,
or
in
some
cases
his
next
to
last
employer,
he
will
be
disqualified
(See
page
39
of
the
Nevada
Unemployment
Compensation
Program
employer
handbook
for
further
information.)
Accurate
employer
records
and
participation
in
the
benefits
process
are
vital
to
the
division's
ability
to
make
the
correct
decision.
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How is my tax rate determined?
New
employers
pay
Unemployment
Insurance
(UI)
taxes
at
a
rate
of
2.95
percent
of
taxable
wages
until
they
are
eligible
for experience
rating.
There
is
an
additional
tax
of
.05
percent
for
the
Career
Enhancement
Program
(CEP).
Once
you
are
eligible
for
experience
rating,
your
rate
is
determined
by
two
factors:
-
Your
reserve
ratio,
which
is
a
measure
of
your
previous
experience
with
unemployment
(See
page
17
of
the
Nevada
Unemployment
Compensation
Program
employer
handbook);
and
-
The
reserve
ratio
schedule
in
effect.
The
administrator
establishes,
by
regulation,
the
schedule
to
be
in
effect
for
each
calendar
year.
Changes
to
the
schedule
are
made
according
to
the
trust
fund
balance,
economic
conditions,
and
forecasts.
The
law
provides
for
an
annual
test
of
the
trust
fund
for
a
guideline.
The
balance
should
be
sufficient
to
pay
benefits
for
one
full
year,
disregarding
any
additional
income
(Department
of
Labor
recommends
sufficient
funds
to
pay
benefits
for
1 2
years).
The
regulation
is
filed
pursuant
to
the
Administrative
Procedure
Act
and
the
Nevada
Open
Meeting
Law,
upon
the
recommendation
of
the
Employment
Security
Council.
A
meeting
is
held
with
the
council
during
October
of
each
year,
and
a
public
hearing
is
held
in
November;
both
are
open
to
the
public.
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I
have
written
agreements
with
my
workers
that
they
are independent
contractors.
Doesn't
that
exempt
them
from
unemployment
tax?
A
written
contract
does
not
necessarily
establish
Independent
Contractor
status.
In
fact,
any
agreement
by
an
individual
which
waives
his
rights
to
benefits
is
void
(NRS
612.700).
And
while
the
written
contract
provisions
may
be
considered
in
any
determination,
the
conditions
described
in
NRS
612.085
must
also
be
met
in
fact.
(See
page
nine
of
the
Nevada
Unemployment
Compensation
Program
Employer
Handbook
regarding
independent
contractors
and
Unemployment
Compensation
Law.)
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I'm a base period employer. One
of my workers quit without good cause, yet my experience record is still
charged with part of his benefits. Why should I be charged, when I had no
control over his leaving?
The
law
provides
for
disqualification
for
voluntary
quits
and
misconduct,
if
it
was
the
reason
for
the
separation
from
his
last
employer.
If
the
worker
quit
or
was
discharged
from
a
base
period
employer
who
was
not
the
last
employer,
he
may
still
receive
benefits.
In
general,
benefits
are
charged
proportionately
to
base
period
employers
regardless
of
reason
for
separation.
However,
if
one
of
the
employers
paid
75
percent
or
more
of
the
wages,
he
will
be
charged
for
all
of
those
benefits
(other
base
period
employers
are
not
charged
at
all)
unless
he
can
prove
that
the
worker
quit
without
good
cause
or
was
discharged
for
misconduct.
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I'm an officer and sole
shareholder of a subchapter S corporation. Why should I have to pay
taxes on myself? I'll never be able to draw benefits.
A
corporation
is
a
separate
legal
entity
and
thus
a
separate employing
unit
under
Nevada
Unemployment
Compensation
Law.
Therefore,
any
individual
performing
services
for
wages
is
an
employee
of
the
corporation.
Subchapter S
status
pertains
to
Federal
Income
Tax
laws
and
has
no
bearing
on
state
law.
Unemployment
compensation
is
an
insurance
program;
and
while
the
likelihood
of
drawing
benefits
may
be
less
than
in
other
situations,
it
is
still
possible,
if
all
other
requirements
are
met.
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If I have already paid taxes on
an employee in another state, then transfer him to Nevada, can those wages
be considered when calculating non-taxable wages?
Yes,
as
long
as
he
continues
to
work
for
the
same
employer.
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My workers meet all the
requirements of an independent contractor for IRS purposes. Doesn't
that exempt them from state unemployment taxes?
Not
necessarily.
(See
page
nine
of
the
Nevada
Unemployment
Compensation
Program
Employer
Handbook
regarding
independent
contractors
and
Unemployment
Compensation
Law.)
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Why do employers pay the
entire cost of unemployment benefits? Why doesn't the employee
contribute?
In
a
few
states,
employees
do
contribute
a
small
share.
However,
during
the
formulation
of
the
federal/state
system,
the
consensus
of
opinion
among
the
states
was
that
this
would
lead
to
assertions
that
the
employee
has
a
vested
right
to
the
money.
But,
the
intent
was
to
make
benefit
entitlement
contingent
only
upon
certain
conditions
regarding
employment
and
unemployment.
If
the
employer
bears
the
entire
cost,
he
will
more
likely
participate
in
the
benefit
entitlement
process
in
order
to
control
his
costs
and
limit
payment
to
the
truly
unemployed.
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Why do I have to report tips
separately on my quarterly tax reports?
Tips
are
included
in
a
claimant’s
earnings
when
determining
if
he
is
entitled
to
benefits
and
in
what
amounts.
However,
the
maximum
weekly
benefit
amount
changes
each
year
and
is
equal
to
50
percent
of
the
average
weekly
wage
paid
to
Nevada
workers.
The
law
requires
that
tips
be
excluded
from
the
calculation
of
the
maximum
weekly
benefit
amount.
Reporting
tips
separately
is
important
for
employers,
since
it
reduces
overall
costs
and
tax
rate.
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Am I a veteran when I'm
released from active duty in the reserves?
Yes - If you've served
at least 180 days of active duty, not counting training.
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Are the National
Guard & Reservist eligible to attend Transition Assistance
Program (TAP) classes upon leaving active duty status?
All members of the
National Guard and Reserves are eligible to attend TAP classes up to
180 days after they have separated from active duty.
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Are veterans given priority on hiring when applying for a position with
federal contractors?
NO - According to
federal regulations (Title 38), veterans are given the opportunity
to apply for the position before a non-veteran, but the Federal
Contractor can hire the most qualified applicant.
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How do I apply for city,
county, state or federal positions?
Please come into any of
our Nevada JobConnect offices and speak with our knowledgeable
career consultants. Our skilled staff can provide direction where
to locate city, county, state and federal job information. You may
also contact these entities directly or search their prospective
web sites for application information.
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How do I get a copy of my “DD2-14”
and other military personnel records?
Military veterans
and the next of kin of deceased former military members may now use
a new on-line military personnel records system to request
documents. The National Personnel Records Center is working to make
it easier of veterans with computers and Internet access to obtain
copies of documents from their military files. Other individuals
with a need for documents must still complete a
Standard Form 180 that can be downloaded
from the on-line web site.
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How does priority
services affect me as a veteran seeking employment?
Preference is given to eligible veterans and eligible persons with
priority given to disabled veterans in the provision of employment
and training services. These services include but are not limited
to registration, counseling, referrals to supportive services, job
development, etc, which are directed to assist applicants find jobs
or training.
Nevada JobConnect offices observe the following priority:
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I am a
veteran of the United States military. I would like to know
what services you offer. I am interested in obtaining information
on potential retraining opportunities.
Veterans receive priority services at all Nevada JobConnect offices
for training and re-employment services. Available services
include, but are not limited to:
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Resource centers
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Labor market information
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Job search assistance
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Job search workshops
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Vocational testing
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Vocational counseling
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Retraining opportunities
Veterans may be eligible for vocational
training through the
Department of Veterans Affairs,
under the GI bill and for special disabled Veterans through the
Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation.
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What benefit will I
get from attending a Transitional Assistance Program (TAP)
class?
TAP classes are designed
to assist in preparing you for the civilian job market by assisting
you with Labor Market Information, resume writing, application
assistance, how to dress for an interview, interviewing techniques,
and salary negotiations.
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What is the definition
of a veteran?
The
term “veteran” means a person who--
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Served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days and was
discharged or released with other than dishonorable discharge;
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Was discharged or released from active duty because of a
service-connected disability; or
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As a member of a reserve component under an order to active duty
pursuant to section 12301(a), (d), or (g) 12302, or 12304 of title
10, served on active duty during a period of war or in a campaign
or expedition for which a campaign badge is authorized and was
discharged or released from such a duty with other than a
dishonorable discharge.
(Source-Title 38,
section 4211.Definitions)
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Where can I
go to receive additional services?
The
Department of Labor E-VETS Resource Advisor web site,
assists veterans preparing to enter the job market. It includes
information on a broad range of topics, such as job search tools and
tips, employment openings, career assessment, education and
training, and benefits and special services available to veterans.
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