Is there a waiting period for workers’ compensation coverage?
No. From the moment they are hired, employees are covered by the applicable statutes and regulations of Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code 616 and 617 and must be insured by their employers.
Questions? Contact the Workers' Compensation Section: the Henderson office, (702) 486-9080; or the Carson City office, (775) 684-7270; or e-mail WCSHelp@business.nv.gov.
This FAQ pertains to the State of Nevada Business and Industry Industrial Relations Workers' Compensation section (http://dir.nv.gov/WCS/Home/) in partnership with SilverFlume Nevada's Business Portal (www.nvsilverflume.gov).
