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Nevada Workers' Compensation Laws<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Susan Buckner, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n

Nevada workers\u2019 compensation<\/span> laws<\/span> give employees guaranteed medical coverage if they\u2019re injured on the job. Workers\u2019 comp<\/span> covers 100% of your workplace injuries<\/span> and provides partial wage replacement until you can return to work. Employers with even one employee in Nevada must have workers\u2019 comp<\/span> insurance<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Workers\u2019 comp<\/span> is intended to help employees who suffered a work-relatedinjury<\/span> as they recover. Nevada\u2019s <\/span>workers\u2019 compensation<\/span> insurance<\/span> is handled by the Department of Business and Industry<\/span> Division of Industrial Relations<\/span><\/a> (DIR<\/span>). Injured workers<\/span> can address all their questions and concerns about their workers\u2019 comp<\/span> claims to the DIR<\/span>. You can also download any necessary forms at this website.<\/p>\n

Nevada Workers\u2019 Compensation<\/span> Laws<\/span><\/h2>\n

Workers\u2019 compensation <\/span>insurance<\/span> coverage<\/span><\/a> is a type of \u201cno-fault\u201d insurance. Workers\u2019 comp<\/span> provides employees with full medical benefits for\u00a0work-related injuries<\/span>\u00a0and illnesses, regardless of\u00a0fault. In exchange, it provides employers with an exclusive remedy<\/span><\/a> against legal action by their workers. Injured employees<\/span> cannot sue their employer for damages if they accept workers\u2019 comp<\/span> benefits<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Workers\u2019 Comp<\/span> Eligibility<\/h2>\n

All employers with even one employee must have workers\u2019 compensation coverage<\/span> (NRS<\/span> \u00a7 616A.230<\/a>). Workers\u2019 comp<\/span> covers all work-related injuries<\/span> and illnesses caused by workplace exposure and repetitive movement. Sole proprietors<\/span> do not have to carry workers\u2019 comp<\/span> if they are the only employee. Construction contractors must have workers\u2019 compensation even if they have no other employees.<\/p>\n

In Nevada, an \u201cemployee\u201d includes:<\/p>\n