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Nevada Supreme Court Rules Injured Undocumented Worker Can Get Benefits In November, the Nevada Supreme Court held that an injured, undocumented worker was entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits and that his immigration status was irrelevant to the central issue of whether he qualified for permanent total disability (PTD) status. Manuel Ibanez, an undocumented Nevadan, was employed by High Point Construction as a carpenter. In 2014, Ibanez…

The Cupcake Girls: Change Takes Action COVID-19 has curtailed access to services and support for victims of domestic violence (DV) across the state. Lockdown, social distancing and remote working have all contributed to people affected by DV being isolated and vulnerable. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, along with shelter and DV service providers, confirmed a significant increase in the number of people trying to access…

Celebrating 100 Years of Voting Rights for Women On 26th August, we celebrated Women’s Equality Day, commemorating the ratification of the 19th Amendment, enshrining women’s right to vote in the US Constitution.  2020 marks the 100-year anniversary of that turning point in the story of women’s suffrage, and it is an opportunity to reflect how far we’ve come, and the road ahead. It’s sobering to think…

Nevada law designed to help those in need If you’re unlucky enough to be injured in an accident, or need unexpected medical care, the last thing you want is the worry about how the bill is going to be paid. Previously, patients needing emergency treatment faced bills of potentially thousands of dollars for charges levied by medical providers, after their insurance company refused to pay up…