Tag Archives: Undocumented Workers


Nevada Workers’ Compensation Average Monthly Wage Benefits for Injuries after July 1, 2022 (FY 2023)
By Jason Weinstock on May 18, 2023

Average Monthly Wage for Fiscal Year 2023 increases! For Fiscal Year 2023, which began on July 1, 2022, the maximum average monthly wage used to calculate workers’ compensation benefits has increased to $7.309.80. This is applicable to injuries on claims filed after July 1, 2022. If you have a claim established already, this increase will … Continue reading Nevada Workers’ Compensation Average Monthly Wage Benefits for Injuries after July 1, 2022 (FY 2023)

Nevada Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Injuries After July 1, 2021 (FY 2022).
By Jason Weinstock on July 6, 2021

Average Monthly Wage for Fiscal Year 2022 Increases! For Fiscal Year 2022, which began on July 1, 2021, the maximum average monthly wage used to calculate workers’ compensation benefits has increased to $6,927.83. This is applicable to injuries on claims filed after July 1, 2021. If you have a claim established already, this increase will … Continue reading Nevada Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Injuries After July 1, 2021 (FY 2022).

Undocumented Workers Should File Claims
By Jason Weinstock on April 15, 2013

     It is a surprise to most undocumented workers in Nevada that they have almost as many rights as documented employees and U.S. citizens under Nevada’s workers compensation system.   Many injured workers without proper documentation worry about deportation or not having  a job to  go back to when they are done getting medical care.  They … Continue reading Undocumented Workers Should File Claims


Undocumented Workers Are Entitled to Most Work Comp Benefits
By Jason Weinstock on April 9, 2012

Injured workers in Nevada who do not have proper written proof of their right to legally work in the United States are entitled to the same benefits as any other injured worker, except for vocational rehabilitation benefits.  All injured workers are entitled to medical care for a work-related injury while working for a Nevada employer, even if … Continue reading Undocumented Workers Are Entitled to Most Work Comp Benefits