Tag Archives: Hispanic


Immigrant Workers in Nevada Need to Know Rights When Injured
By Jason Weinstock on June 5, 2013

The Immigration Policy Center reports that  Latinos and Asians make up one-third of all Nevadans. 15% of registered voters in Nevada are immigrants or the children of immigrants.  Immigrants comprised 25% of the state’s workforce in 2011.  It is estimated that 10% of the state’s workforce in 2010 were unauthorized immigrants who contributed millions in sales taxes … Continue reading Immigrant Workers in Nevada Need to Know Rights When Injured

Speak English, Please
By Jason Weinstock on May 17, 2013

 Thank you to the International Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors Association for inviting me to attend their educational conference last week. It was hosted by certified counselors Gerry Davis, Cindi Rivera, and  retired counselor Jack Dymon at the State of Nevada Bureau of Vocational  Rehabilitation.   The focus of the conference was working with multi-cultural groups, and educational and training resources for … Continue reading Speak English, Please