Category: Workers’ Compensation

Las Vegas, NV (June 29th, 2026) – A Clark County firefighter was taken to a local hospital after battling a two-alarm commercial fire in the east Las Vegas Valley. Although the firefighter's injuries have not been disclosed, the incident highlights the legal and practical issues that often follow workplace injuries for first responders, including workers' compensation benefits and the need to investigate whether other parties contributed to the incident.

Many employees have more than one job. If you are injured at work, having a second job can raise important questions about your workers’ compensation claim, including whether you can keep working, how wage loss may be calculated, and whether the insurance company may investigate your activities.

Las Vegas, NV (June 17th, 2026) – A fatal shooting involving two City of Las Vegas maintenance workers has raised important questions about workplace violence and workers' compensation benefits. According to police and media reports, a City of Las Vegas maintenance worker was killed after an altercation with a coworker at a city maintenance facility. Investigators allege the incident followed a dispute that had been ongoing for months and had been reported to human resources on several occasions.

Las Vegas, NV (June 10th, 2026) – Nevada OSHA has published a new guidance document to help workers and employers understand the state's heat illness prevention standard. The guidance addresses frequently asked questions about employer obligations, who the rule covers, and what protections workers are entitled to on the job. For Las Vegas workers in construction, warehousing, landscaping, and other physically demanding industries, this update matters.

Las Vegas, NV (March 16th, 2026) – Spring in Las Vegas is kicking off with temperatures reaching near 100 degrees and new record highs expected throughout the week. This unseasonably early extreme heat poses particular dangers for workers who may not be prepared for summer-like conditions. 

Nevada generally gives you seven days to report a workplace injury to your employer. This is a strict deadline, and missing it can hurt your ability to receive medical treatment coverage, wage replacement, and other benefits under workers’ compensation. To protect your rights and flexibility, report an injury even if you believe it is minor, will heal quickly, or will not need ongoing treatment.

In Nevada, it is illegal to fire employees for filing workers’ compensation claims. This does not mean retaliation never happens, especially in high-pressure industries such as casinos, hotels, and restaurants where workplace injuries are common. Employers sometimes try to disguise retaliation as layoffs, performance problems, or policy violations.

As of April 29, 2025, Nevada OSHA is now enforcing a new heat illness prevention rule, Regulation R131-24AP. These protections aim to reduce heat-related injuries and deaths across industries where high temperatures are a daily threat.

There are 5 things your employer is required to do for workers' compensation. Employers must have workers' compensation coverage, display relevant notices, provide immediate treatment to injured employees, fill out necessary forms after an injury, and comply with requests for additional information. Workers' compensation is a program that provides various benefits to employees who are injured or become ill due to their jobs.