When gyms begin to reopen Friday, those itching to get back can expect a variety of changes, including workout reservations, closed saunas and increased cleaning efforts.
Mike Shoro
Former Business Reporter
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak said Friday that he hasn’t forced people to wear a face covering in hopes that more people would end up doing so voluntarily.
Nevada’s unemployment rate reached 28.2 percent in April, according to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Three major casino companies will begin testing their Las Vegas employees Thursday for COVID-19 before they return to work.
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The Phase One reopening directive left enforcement to a variety of agencies as they see fit. But no two agencies are enforcing compliance the same way.
With employees coming back to work, business owners are afraid they will be held liable if a worker catches COVID-19 while on the job.
If business owners don’t comply with mandated social distancing, face coverings for employees and limiting occupancy, they are at risk of a verbal warning, citation and/or business license suspension.
Phase One of the state’s so-called reopening begins at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, following Gov. Steve Sisolak’s Thursday declaration.
The statewide shutdown and travel limitations that began in March amid the COVID-19 pandemic have left businesses in the heart of downtown in a precarious position.
What, exactly, a return to work will look like following the global spread of COVID-19 is anyone’s guess, though some business leaders and the Vegas Chamber are going to give it a shot.
It’s been an anxious time for Nevada retail business owners, waiting for the green light to reopen their shops and start making money during the statewide pandemic-related shutdown.
