NRS 617.205 – Self-insured employers to provide compensation; contributions not required; administration of claims; compliance with NRS 616B.300.
1. An employer who is certified as a self-insured employer directly assumes the responsibility for providing compensation due his or her employees and their beneficiaries under this chapter. 2. A self-insured employer is not required to pay the contributions required of other employers by NRS 617.1665. 3. The claims of employees and their beneficiaries resulting […]
NRS 617.150 – “Subcontractors” defined.
“Subcontractors” shall include independent contractors. [15:44:1947; 1943 NCL § 2800.15]
NRS 617.160 – Division of Industrial Relations to administer chapter.
This chapter must be administered by the Division of Industrial Relations of the Department of Business and Industry in the same manner as provided for in chapters 616A to 616D, inclusive, of NRS. [2:44:1947; 1943 NCL § 2800.02] + [Part 39:44:1947; A 1951, 372]—(NRS A 1973, 1597; 1981, 1499; 1993, 1876)
NRS 617.165 – Procedures for determination of contested cases.
The Chief of the Hearings Division of the Department of Administration may by regulation provide for specific procedures for the determination of contested cases not inconsistent with this chapter. (Added to NRS by 1973, 1596; A 1975, 764; 1977, 1390; 1981, 1140)
NRS 617.1665 – Payment of premiums by employers insured by private carrier.
Every employer insured by a private carrier, to receive the benefits of this chapter and to provide and secure compensation for his or her employees, shall pay premiums according to the classification and rules filed by the advisory organization, and the rates filed by the insurers, with the Commissioner. [Part 33:44:1947; 1943 NCL § 2800.33]—(NRS […]
NRS 617.1675 – Account for Pensions for Silicosis, Diseases Related to Asbestos and Other Disabilities: Creation; interest and income; administration.
1. There is hereby created in the State General Fund the Account for Pensions for Silicosis, Diseases Related to Asbestos and Other Disabilities. The Account consists of money appropriated to the Account by the Legislature and interest and income earned pursuant to subsection 2. 2. The interest and income earned on money in the Account, […]
NRS 617.168 – Account for Pensions for Silicosis, Diseases Related to Asbestos and Other Disabilities: Uses and purposes; reversion.
1. The money in the Account for Pensions for Silicosis, Diseases Related to Asbestos and Other Disabilities must be expended to provide: (a) The continuing benefits described in subsection 6 of NRS 617.460; (b) The increased benefits for permanent total disability described in NRS 616C.455; and (c) The increased death benefits described in NRS 616C.510. […]
NRS 617.170 – No liability created for disability or death occurring before July 1, 1947.
Nothing in this chapter shall create any liability on the part of any employer where disability or death occurred prior to July 1, 1947. [40:44:1947; 1943 NCL § 2800.40]
NRS 617.175 – Independent enterprises.
1. A person is not an employer for the purposes of this chapter if: (a) The person enters into a contract with another person or business which is an independent enterprise; and (b) The person is not in the same trade, business, profession or occupation as the independent enterprise. 2. As used in this section, […]
NRS 617.190 – Devices modifying liability void.
1. Except as otherwise provided for in this chapter, no contract of employment, insurance, relief benefit, indemnity, or any other device, shall modify, change or waive any liability created by this chapter. 2. A contract of employment, insurance, relief benefit, indemnity, or other device having for its purpose the waiver or modification of the terms […]