Are illegal immigrant workers covered under Nevada’s workers’ comp statutes?
NRS 616A.105, “employee and workman are used interchangeably … and mean every person in service of an employer … whether lawfully or unlawfully employed” including “aliens.” However, illegal aliens are not eligible for vocational rehabilitation.
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).
