unemployment
Record unemployment claims continue; Nevada ramps up to meet ongoing jobless needs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 4:53pmThe Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) is still seeing record number of initial claims for unemployment insurance each week. As the agency continues to experience high volume of claims entering the system, the agency’s number one priority is supporting Nevadans’ unemployment needs.
State cautions Nevada claimants about potential unemployment insurance scams
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 1:58pmThe Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) is cautioning filers to be aware of websites that appear to look like legitimate government websites offering assistance in filing for Nevada unemployment insurance.
Nevada governor executive order addresses fear of eviction, but tenants remain vulnerable to predatory landlords
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/06/2020 - 2:52pmA tenant getting tased and forcefully removed. Landlords changing card readers and locking people out of their apartments. A coronavirus patient sitting in her room, terrified of being thrown out because property managers will not let her come into the office to pay.
Federal government approves Nevada’s request for major disaster declaration, allowing access to additional resources
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 04/04/2020 - 4:30pmNevada’s request for a major disaster declaration, opening up additional paths for federal assistance under the national emergency proclamation, has been approved, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Saturday afternoon.
The declaration, which was requested by the state on Tuesday, will allow federal dollars to flow to Nevada to support Carson City and local governments’ ongoing responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal funding is expected to be made available to governmental agencies and certain private nonprofit organizations for emergency protective measures.
Nevada employment office reminds individuals to file weekly claims to continue unemployment insurance benefits
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 04/04/2020 - 1:45pmThe Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) Employment Security Division wants to remind anyone who has filed for unemployment insurance that they must file weekly claims to continue to receive benefits.
Sisolak asks state agencies to prepare for up to $687 million in budget cuts
Submitted by admin on Sat, 04/04/2020 - 11:22amGov. Steve Sisolak is asking state agencies to identify “potential areas for reductions” in their budgets — with up to $687 million in possible cuts over the next two years — as the state deals with an expected financial crunch created by the coronavirus crisis.
Nevada awaiting guidelines from feds on expanded unemployment coverage
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 7:48amCARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation announced Wednesday it has entered an agreement with ...
Nevada governor requests Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump for additional support in COVID-19 response
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 12:26pmCARSON CITY — On Tuesday, Gov. Sisolak submitted a formal request to President Donald Trump for a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Nevada. If approved, this declaration will provide additional federal assistance and emergency protective measures available under the nationwide emergency proclamation.
Agreement leads way for federal guidance on implementing Nevada unemployment insurance
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 4:39amWith support from the Governor, the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, Employment Security Division entered into agreement over the weekend to take steps to implement the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) signed into law by the President Friday evening that will expand Unemployment Insurance benefits.
The Indy Explains: What you need to know about Nevada’s eviction moratorium
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 12:36pmOn Sunday evening, Gov. Steve Sisolak issued one of his widest-ranging emergency directives yet — suspending all evictions and foreclosures in the state.
Before COVID-19 took hold, Carson City had fastest February metro job growth in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 11:37amCarson City experienced both the fastest job growth rate in February and the highest unemployment rate among the state's three metropolitan areas, according to a report released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Nevada expands online help desk hours due to surge in unemployment claims
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/29/2020 - 11:30amOn Saturday, March 27, the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation added system and staffing support to accommodate those who need login or PIN assistance, as individuals needing assistance to reset their UI login information or PIN has been the main issue individuals have been encountering when filing online at UI.nv.gov.
Additional Resources to Aid with Unprecedented Influx of Unemployment Insurance Claims in Nevada
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/27/2020 - 4:27pmThe Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) is experiencing an unprecedented number of unemployment insurance (UI) claims as businesses and employees across the state are impacted by efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Carson City Essential Resource Information Guide for COVID-19
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/26/2020 - 3:28pmLocal Restaurants open for takeout and/or delivery
Local Businesses that are open
COVID-19 news stories by Carson Now
Information about Coronavirus & COVID-19
Centers for Disease Control
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus
World Health Organization
https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus
Nevada Health Response
https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/
Carson City Health and Human Services
https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/
Carson Tahoe Health
https://blog.carsontahoe.com/coronavirus-updates
Northern Nevada Development Authority COVID-19 resources page
https://nnda.org/partners/covid-19-business/
COVID-19 resources from Western Nevada Development District
https://wndd.org/covid-19/
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If you know of any other resources to be added to this list, please email them to kc@carsonnow.org.
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Stimulus Program Information
The coronavirus relief bill passed March 27 by Congress provides payments to individuals who make less than $100,000 a year. The payment total $1,200 for each adult who makes $75,000 or less, plus $500 per child. The payment amounts decrease if you make between $75,000 and $99,000. The income is determined by your latest tax return filed with the IRS. It will use your 2019 taxes if you have filed them already, or your 2018 taxes if you haven't. If you have not filed either year, you can do so here: https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free
If your address has changed since you last filed taxes, you can fix that here: https://www.irs.gov/filing/individual/update-my-information
More information: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus
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Here is a list of essential community resources around Carson City, along with telephone numbers and website addresses. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many offices are closed. Information resources may best be found on the agencies websites.
DETR requests employers to submit first quarter 2020 employer’s contributions and wage reports
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 10:59amThe Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR) is requesting those employers who will close before the end of March to submit their first quarter 2020 Employer’s Contributions and Wage Reports as soon as possible. Employers can utilize online services for filing and making payment. The advanced timeline applies only to reporting, with payment of any taxes not due until April 30, 2020.
Indy Explains: What Nevada unemployment insurance can, can’t do to ease coming joblessness wave
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/22/2020 - 9:47amEarlier this month, the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation issued a press release with a jubilant headline: “Nevada’s Unemployment Rate Hits an All-Time Low.”
Before COVID-19 measures began, Nevada job growth in February fell below national average
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 4:48pmCARSON CITY — According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s February 2020 economic report, employment in Nevada is down 1,000 jobs over the month but up 18,300 over the year, a growth rate of 1.3 percent. This marks the first time since July 2012 that Nevada has grown at a slower rate than the national average.
Nevada governor waives unemployment benefit wait period, work search requirements
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 12:29pmGov. Steve Sisolak on Wednesday instructed the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, Employment Security Division to waive the work search requirement and the 7-day wait period for approved unemployment insurance benefits.
Nevada officials urge laid-off workers to file for benefits online
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 8:11amCARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada officials are encouraging people laid off due to the threat of coronavirus to file for unemployment benefits online.
Nevada urges online filing for unemployment benefits
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 10:07amDue to safety recommendations related to COVID-19, Nevada JobConnect Career Centers as well as Workforce Connections’ One-Stop Career Center, are closed to the public until further notice as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
Nevada governor orders statewide closure of non-essential businesses, including casinos, following in footsteps of other states
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 3:51pmUPDATE: The press conference is available by going here.
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Gov. Steve Sisolak on Tuesday ordered a sweeping shutdown of nonessential businesses, including casinos and retail stores, for 30 days, a move that would have been unthinkable weeks ago before the novel coronavirus wreaked its havoc around the world.
Nevada governor calls for state office closures, limits on large gatherings to slow ‘rapid spread’ of coronavirus
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 8:16pmGov. Steve Sisolak said that while a testing kit shortage makes it impossible to tell how much coronavirus has affected Nevada, the pace of the virus’ spread around the world means Nevada must “act quickly” to slow it — including taking drastic measures such as shutting state offices, limiting the size of gatherings and encouraging employees to work from home if possible.
Nevada governor declares state of emergency over COVID-19 outbreak
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/12/2020 - 6:55pmGov. Steve Sisolak declared a state of emergency in Nevada on Thursday afternoon, a ramping up of emergency response efforts amid the spread of the novel coronavirus in the state and throughout the nation.
Nevada jobless rate hits record low; Reno's rises to 3.4 percent
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/12/2020 - 8:45amCARSON CITY, Nev. — While Nevada's raw unemployment rate actually increased in January, the seasonally adjusted rate fell a tenth to 3.6 percent.
Carson City bests Reno and Vegas for January job growth
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/10/2020 - 2:27pmJanuary job growth in Carson City grew by 2.2 percent over January 2019 figures, giving the capital city the distinction of having the fastest job growth for the month compared to Reno and Las Vegas, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Unemployment in Silver State hits all-time low
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/04/2020 - 6:22pmThe January 2020 unemployment rate in the Silver State was 3.6 percent, making the month an all-time low, according to figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Nevada unemployment initial claims see moderate decline in January
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 9:05amCARSON CITY — Initial claims for unemployment insurance totaled just over 10,500 in January, down 860 claims, or 7.6 percent compared to last January. Compared to December of 2019, initial claims fell by 12.3 percent, or 1,480 fewer claims, according to figures released Thursday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
December jobs: Carson City, Reno and Vegas continue to see fastest employment growth in nation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/28/2020 - 2:06pmJob growth in Carson City was up 3.3 percent in December 2019 when compared to December 2018, according to statewide figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Carson City’s Mayor Bob Crowell delivers his last ‘State of the City’ address
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 1:16pmDuring the annual “State of the City” address Friday at Gold Dust West, Carson City’s Mayor Bob Crowell gave his last speech of its kind, as he is retiring at the end of this year.
The State of the City address is a way community members can be kept up to date on everything going on in our capital city, including achievements, challenges, and everything in between.
Updates included achievements such as the completion of the water pipeline from Douglas County to Carson City, the Complete Streets Project, Tesla’s grant for the Carson City School District, the first new park opening in 12 years, the opening of the Disc Golf course, and more.
Brothel in Lyon County fights for records after state classifies sex workers as employees, not independent contractors
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 11:48amA brothel protesting that the state has classified sex workers as its employees rather than as independent contractors — a change that could mean the brothel owes a large sum to the state’s unemployment insurance fund — is now arguing over public records before the Nevada Supreme Court.