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Latest Nevada Human Resources Industry Feature
New Beginnings: Reinventing Nevada’s Workforce After Shutdown
By Jennifer Rachel Baumer
Originally published: https://www.nevadabusiness.com/2020/07/new-beginnings-reinventing-nevadas-workforce-after-shutdown/
On March 20, Governor Sisolak ordered all nonessential businesses to close as Nevada followed shutdown orders, attempting to slow the spread of COVID-19. Overnight, the travel and tourism engine shutdown. For the first time ever, casinos closed their doors.
During the first week of shutdown, nearly 3.3 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits. The Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) which manages Nevada unemployment claims and had been receiving 10,000 new claims per month, received 90,000.
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Nevada Human Resources Industry Information
Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation: DETR’s mission is to provide Nevada’s businesses with access to a qualified workforce and encourage equal employment opportunities.
Nevada JobConnect: Oversees and provides workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Nevada.
Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner – Employer Information: Answers to frequently asked questions for Nevada employers.
United States Department of Labor: Mission to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States.