As Nevada’s economy reopens, the state workforce agency will soon bring back jobless requirements for people who receive unemployment insurance benefits.
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Gov. Steve Sisolak has extended Nevada’s eviction moratorium for two months, but adds that this will be the state’s final extension.
The moratoriums, which have helped thousands of Nevadans stay in their homes, are set to expire in less than a week unless protections are extended.
Jobless Nevada gig workers and independent contractors will now be required to provide identification verification as part of the unemployment filing process.
Las Vegas’ jobless rate has fallen below double digits for the first time since the pandemic shut off much of the economy a year ago.
The state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation warned of “some delay” as it implements enhanced benefits offered under the federal $1.9 trillion pandemic-relief package.
Eligibility is expanding. High-risk residents 55 and older could also receive doses at pharmacies statewide starting next week.
Top leaders from the state workforce agency told lawmakers Thursday that fraudulent unemployment claims have a human cost: delayed benefits for jobless Nevadans who truly need them.
The state workforce agency sent out a scam alert Thursday warning jobless Nevadans of Facebook pages impersonating the department.