BEA - See Bureau of Economic Analysis.

BENEFIT - a term for Unemployment Insurance in the form of a weekly cash payment, payable to eligible individuals who are no longer employed through no fault of their own, but are able, available and actively seeking work. Certain monetary and non-monetary eligibility requirements must be met.

BENEFIT PAYMENT CONTROL (BPC) - the Employment Security Division unit responsible for preventing, investigating, and resolving cases of fraud necessary to maintain the integrity of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program; and establishing and collecting overpayments for the recovery of improper payments received by claimants in error or by willful intent.

BENEFIT YEAR - the period during which Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits may be paid from wage credits earned during the specified base period. In Nevada, this is the 52-consecutive-week period which begins with the first day of the week in which a valid new UI claim was established.

BENEFIT YEAR BEGINNING (BYB) - the first day of a benefit year.

BENEFIT YEAR ENDING (BYE) - the last day of a benefit year.

BENEFITS ACCURACY MEASUREMENTS (BAM) - timeliness and quality measurements of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program, reported to the federal government in accordance with federal policy established by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.

BENEFITS SECTION - Employment Security Division section responsible for receiving and processing claims for unemployment insurance benefits; determining benefit eligibility; and making proper payments in an accurate and timely manner.

BETWEEN ACADEMIC SCHOOL TERMS - A school employee between school terms will be denied benefits based on the wages earned from an educational institution.

BLIND ENTERPRISE PROGRAM - a program operated by the Bureau of Services to the Blind and Visually Impaired (BSBVI) which establishes vending facilities in public buildings to be operated by persons who are legally blind.

BLS - See Bureau of Labor Statistics.

BOARD OF REVIEW - a three-member board appointed by the Governor which is responsible for adopting regulations governing the manner of filing appeals of determinations on claims for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits. The Board of Review appoints an impartial appeals referee to hear and decide appealed claims, and when a referee’s decision is appealed to the Board of Review, or when the Board on its own motion decides to review a referee’s decision, the findings and conclusions of the decision are reviewed and affirmed, modified, or reversed.

BPC - See Benefit Payment Control.

BREAK IN FILING - A break in filing occurs when an individual has not filed a weekly claim for unemployment benefits for one or more weeks for any reason.

BSBVI - See Bureau of Services to the Blind and Visually Impaired.

BUREAU OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE (BADA) - a bureau of the Health Division charged with the distribution and monitoring of grant funds to community-based organizations providing treatment and prevention services.

BUREAU OF DISABILITY ADJUDICATION (BDA) - a bureau of Nevada’s Rehabilitation Division charged with making disability determinations for Social Security benefits.

BUREAU OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (BEA) - an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce functioning as the nation’s economic accountant, responsible for preparing estimates that illuminate key national, international, and regional aspects of the U.S. economy.

BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS (BLS) - an independent national statistical agency that collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to the American public, the U.S. Congress, other Federal agencies, State and local governments, business, and labor. The BLS also serves as a statistical resource to the Department of Labor. http://stats.bls.gov/blshome.html

BUREAU OF SERVICES TO THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED (BSBVI) - a bureau of Nevada’s Rehabilitation Division which provides vocational rehabilitation and other services to persons who are blind or visually impaired.

BUREAU OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (BVR) - a bureau of Nevada’s Rehabilitation Division which provides vocational rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities other than those who are blind or visually impaired.

BVR - See Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation.

BYB - See Benefit Year Beginning.

BYE - See Benefit Year Ending.

CASE MANAGEMENT - the provision of a client-oriented approach in the delivery of services, designed to prepare and coordinate comprehensive employment plans and to provide job and career counseling during program participation and after job placement.

CBO - See Community-Based Organization.

CC - See Continued Claim.

CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT SECURITY EDUCATION & RESEARCH (CESER) - the center which functions as the education and research arm of the Interstate Conference of Employment Security Agencies.

CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING - the center for non-profit agencies which provides advocacy and Orientation and Adjustment services to persons with disabilities.

CEP - See Career Enhancement Program.

CERTIFIED ALCOHOL DRUG COUNSELOR - an individual who has been approved by the Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse to provide alcohol and/or substance abuse treatment.

CESER - See Center for Employment Security Education & Research.

CIDS - See Career Information Delivery System.

CIS - See Career Information System.

CLAIM - (UI CLAIM) - a notice of unemployment filed with the Employment Security Division (ESD) to request a determination of eligibility for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits.

CLAIMANT - a person who files a claim for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits.

CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CAP) - a program which provides mediation and intervention for individuals who are applicants for or recipients of vocational rehabilitation and other services, when those individuals are dissatisfied.

COMBINED WAGE CLAIM (CWC) - an Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim filed by a claimant in one state against wage credits earned in two or more states. A claimant may elect to combine wages from covered employment in more than one state, to satisfy the wage qualification requirements of the paying state, or as a means of increasing the weekly or maximum benefit amount.

COMMUNITY-BASED ASSESSMENT - an assessment conducted by Vocational Assessment center staff at a job site.

COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION (CBO) - a private non-profit organizations which are representative of communities or significant segments of communities and which provide job-training services.

COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES - a section of Nevada’s Rehabilitation Division office which provides a variety of independent living services, assistive technology, supported housing, and other services.

COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAM - a private non-profit agency which provides services to persons with disabilities.

COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT - a block grant which allows states greater discretion in the use of funds for community service programs, encouraging savings in administrative costs, decentralizing decision-making, promoting coordination, and spurring innovation. Providers of services authorized under the Community Services Block Grant are mandated core partners of the One-Stop Career Center System.

CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI) - an economic indicator which measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for consumer goods and services.

CONTINUED CLAIM (CC) - an Unemployment Insurance (UI) term for a weekly certification for UI benefits.

CONTRIBUTIONS - a section of the Employment Security Division (ESD) responsible for registering new employers, collecting and depositing unemployment taxes, maintaining employer experience ratings, and participating in setting annual tax rates.

CORE SERVICES of the One-Stop/Career Center System - required services that must be available to customers in the local One-Stop systems in accordance with the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA):

COUNCIL/STATE ADMINISTRATORS OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (CSAVR)- an organization composed of Vocational Rehabilitation agency administrators which promotes the growth of the vocational rehabilitation program by analyzing issues at the national level.

COUNSELING - the process of assisting participants in realistically assessing their needs and abilities, and providing guidance to assist participants in developing and achieving their vocational goals.

COVERED EMPLOYMENT - In Nevada, unemployment insurance is funded entirely by a payroll tax on employers. There is no deduction from the employee's wages for this insurance. Covered employment is any employment from an employer subject to Nevada Revised Statute.  There are exceptions to covered employment as follows:

CPI - See Consumer Price Index.

CRIMINAL ACTIVITY - A claimant determined to have been discharged for proven crimes in connection with employment is not entitled to use wages earned from the discharging employer to establish a claim.

CSAVR - See Council/State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation.

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS - a sampled-based Bureau of Labor Statistics program that produces monthly employment estimates by industry.

CURRENT POPULATION SURVEY - a monthly survey of households to determine their work status, used to compile unemployment statistics.

CUSTOMIZED TRAINING - a training designed to meet the special requirements of an employer, conducted with a commitment by the employer to employ an individual upon successful completion of the training, and for which the employer pays for not less than fifty percent (50%) of the cost of the training.

CWC - See Combined Wage Claim.

1. to ensure equal access to educational services for all Nevada students;

2. to ensure that all children will start school ready to learn;

3. to ensure that every high school student possesses the skill and ability to earn a high school diploma;

4. to establish educational standards and programs for students that ensure high achievement;

5. to ensure the health and safety of Nevada public school students.

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DOIT) - the state department responsible for technology recommendations, implementation, and service for the executive branch of Nevada.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL) - the U.S. Department of Labor is responsible for preparing the American workforce for new and better jobs, and ensuring the adequacy of America’s workplaces. It is responsible for the administration and enforcement of over 180 federal statutes. Some of the responsibilities include protecting workers’ wages, health, safety, employment, and pension rights; promoting equal employment opportunity; administering job training, unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation programs; and collecting, analyzing and publishing labor and economic statistics. http://www.dol.gov/

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (U.S.) - the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for ensuring that America’s transportation system works safely and efficiently. DOT works with states and local governments across the United States. DOT funds may provide transportation services for welfare recipients in low-income neighborhoods as part of the Welfare-To-Work initiative. Such transportation services are included in the category of "supportive services" under the One-Stop system.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Nevada) - please see "Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT)."

DETR - See Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES - severely disabling conditions which occur prior to the age of 22 years and which will require multiple services throughout the life of the individual.

DICTIONARY OF OCCUPATIONAL TITLES (DOT) - a federal government publication which contains a detailed occupational classification system utilized for identifying numerous details about occupations, to improve linkages between labor supply and demand.

DISABLED VETERAN - a veteran who is entitled to disability compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay, would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Veterans Administration, and who is not classified as a Special Disabled Veteran. (Please note the separate definition for "Special Disabled Veteran").

DISABLED VETERANS OUTREACH PROGRAM (DVOP) - Employment Service (ES) program to assist disabled veterans in receiving job training, counseling, and/or placement opportunities.

DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE (DUA) - federal Unemployment Insurance (UI) program which provides assistance payments to workers whose unemployment is attributable to a major disaster declared by the President of the United States.

DISCHARGE - A separation from employment where the employer has terminated a person from work for a reason other than a layoff due to a lack of work.

DISLOCATED WORKER (DW) - an individual who has been terminated or laid off, or who has received a notice of termination or layoff, from employment.

DISQUALIFICATION - A situation where the claimant is not entitled to receive unemployment benefits. Disqualifications may be for reasons such as separations from employment, receipt of separation pay, or personal circumstances. Any time a person is disqualified from receiving benefits, they are notified in writing (see Non-Monetary) and have the right to appeal the disqualification.

DLA - See Designated Local Agency and Desired Levels of Achievement.

DO NOT PAY (Code) - an Unemployment Insurance (UI) term for an alpha or numeric character entered into a specific claimant’s monetary record designating a specific nonmonetary issue in order to prevent the payment of any benefits to the claimant until the code is removed.

DOE - See Department of Education.

DOIT - See Department of Information Technology.

DOL - See Department of Labor.

DOT - See Department of Transportation and Dictionary of Occupational Titles.

DOUBLE DIP - an Unemployment Insurance (UI) term for a claim filed on wages earned during a lag quarter only. In order for benefits to be paid on a subsequent claim, a claimant must have worked since last filing and earned three times his weekly benefit amount of the first benefit year.

DUA - See Disaster Unemployment Assistance.

DVOP - See Disabled Veterans Outreach Program.

DW - See Dislocated Worker.

1. TRAINING SERVICES, means a provider of training services who is placed or retained on the state list.

2. INTENSIVE SERVICES, means a public, private, or non-profit provider of intensive services who is identified or awarded a contract directly through one-stop operators or by approval of the local board.

3. YOUTH ACTIVITIES, means a provider of youth activities who is awarded a grant or contract directly through one-stop operators or by approval of the local board.

4. OTHER WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES, means a public or private entity selected to be responsible for such activities, such as a certified one-stop operator.

1. a husband, wife and dependent children;

2. a parent or guardian and dependent children;

3. a husband and wife.

FD&M - See Field Direction & Management.

FIELD DIRECTION & MANAGEMENT (FD&M) - section of the Employment Security Division (ESD) which is responsible for the line supervision of Employment Services in field offices, as well as the operation of Veterans and Job Corps Programs.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (FM) - section of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) responsible for maintaining fiscal records of fund activities and controlling records of expenditures from various funds. FM certifies pertinent regulations and other official data to the Department of Labor. FM is responsible for the final preparation of all budgets to assure compliance with prescribed procedures. FM acts as the DETR representative in all fiscal matters with state and federal authorities.

FISCAL YEAR - an accounting period of twelve (12) months.

FM - See Financial Management.

FOOD STAMP ACT OF 1977 - the federal law which established the food stamp program administered through the states, designed to increase the food-purchasing power for all eligible households who apply for participation. The Food Stamp Program was designed to promote the general welfare, and safeguard the health and well being of Americans by raising levels of nutrition among low-income households. Able-bodied adults must register for work and may be required to participate in work programs. Entities that carry out work programs authorized under the Food Stamp Act of 1977, may now be "voluntary One-Stop partners."

FORMER INMATE - An individual who performs services in the employ of a private employer while incarcerated in a custodial or penal institution and is separated from the employer because of a transfer or release from the institution.

FRAUD - the willful misrepresentation or non-disclosure of a material fact by a claimant for the purpose of obtaining Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits to which the claimant is not entitled.

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT - the federal act allowing public access to government information.

FULL-TIME - generally, 30 hours or more per week, although some specific programs may have variations of this definition.

GROSS MISCONDUCT - proven or admitted acts of assault, arson, grand larceny, embezzlement, or wanton destruction of property in connection with employment, any of which is cause for denial of UI benefits.

GUIDE (General Unemployment Insurance Development Effort) - Unemployment Insurance (UI) computer system which renders the UI benefit system millennium-compliant, and reduces the paperwork necessary to process a UI claim.

HEARING DEVICES PROGRAM - a program which provides telecommunication devices to businesses and individuals so that they can communicate with persons who are deaf or hearing-impaired.

HHS - See Department of Health and Human Services.

HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) - federal agency responsible for national policy and programs that address America’s housing needs, that improve and develop the Nation’s communities, and enforce fair housing laws.

HRD - See Human Resources Development.

HUD - See Housing and Urban Development.

HUMAN RESOURCES - Please see "Department of Human Resources."

HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT (HRD) - organized learning experiences conducted during a definite time period to improve job performance and growth.

INDEPENDENT LIVING PLAN - a plan of services for clients of an independent living program which outlines the specific services the individual is to receive and the responsibilities of the client and the service provider.

INDIVIDUAL TRAINING ACCOUNTS - training accounts set up under the One-Stop system in accordance with the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, which will allow adult customers to "purchase" the training that they determine best for them.

INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP) - a plan of services developed by special education teachers and the parent or guardian of the student which is used to outline the strategy to be used to provide the student with an appropriate education.

INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN FOR EMPLOYMENT - a plan of services for clients of vocational rehabilitation which outlines the specific services the individual is to receive for employment and the responsibilities of the client and the program.

INDIVIDUALIZED TRANSITION PLAN - a plan developed jointly by school personnel, a rehabilitation counselor and the parent or guardian of a school age client, outlining the scope of services required to transition the student from school to work.

INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT - federal act which provides guidelines and funding for Special Education programs.

INFORMATION DEVELOPMENT AND PROCESSING (IDP) - a division of the State of Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) responsible for consolidating all DETR information and data processing functions to create a cohesive network of all data development, research, analytical services, and data processing services for effective department support. This division consists of Automated Data Processing (ADP), Research and Analysis (R&A), Information Systems Applications (ISA), and the Help Desk.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTER (ITSC) - a collaboration of state Employment Security agencies, the U. S. Department of Labor, and private sector partners dedicated to advancing the appropriate application of information technology for states to adopt, in order to provide more accurate, efficient, cost effective, and timely service for Unemployment Insurance (UI) customers.

INITIAL CLAIM (IC) - a certification of unemployment and a notice of intent to claim Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits while such unemployment continues.

IN-PERSON DATE (IP) - an Unemployment Insurance (UI) term for a six-digit configuration (MM/DD/YY) specifying when a claimant is scheduled to report to his or her local office in person for an interview, in order to review the claimant’s job search record, assist the claimant in searching for employment, and review the claimant’s eligibility to retain UI benefits.

INS - See Immigration and Naturalization Service.

1. comprehensive and specialized assessments of the skill levels and service needs of adults and dislocated workers, such as diagnostic testing, in-depth interviewing and evaluation;

2. development of "individual employment plans" to identify employment goals, achievement objectives, and appropriate combination of services;

3. group counseling;

4. individual counseling and career planning;

5. case management;

6. short-term prevocational services, such as development of :

1. learning skills;

2. communication skills;

3. interviewing skills;

4. punctuality;

5. personal maintenance skills;

6. professional conduct.

INTERSTATE COMBINED WAGE CLAIM (ICWC) - an Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim filed in another state using wages from one or more states.

INTERSTATE CONFERENCE OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY AGENCIES - (ICESA) - national organization of state administrators of unemployment insurance, employment and training services, and labor market information programs in the fifty (50) states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The mission of ICESA is to strengthen the national workforce development network through information exchange, liaison and advocacy.

IP - See In-Person Date.

ISA - See Information Systems Applications.

ISSUE - an act, circumstance, or condition included in the definition of nonmonetary determination in which there is a potential for denial of Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits, and requiring a gathering of evidence or facts in order to determine whether a claimant meets unemployment compensation eligibility requirements. Examples of "issues" include: able and available, voluntary quit, gross misconduct.

ITSC - See Information Technology Support Center.

IVRU - See Interactive Voice Response Unit.

JOB-READY APPLICANT - an individual who has no physical, mental or job skill barriers to employment.

JOB REFERRAL (ES) - (1) the act of bringing to the attention of an employer an applicant or group of applicants who are available for a job; (2) a record of such referral.

JOB SEEKER - any individual who seeks employment.

JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT (JTPA) - the federal act which provides for job-training services for economically disadvantaged adults, youths, summer youths, older workers, dislocated workers, and others who face significant employment barriers. State and local governments, together with the private sector, have primary responsibility for development, management, and administration of training programs under JTPA. JTPA will be repealed on July 1, 2000 in accordance with the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.

JOBCONNECT - Current name for Nevada’s one-stop delivery system.

JOIN - See Job Opportunities in Nevada.

JTPA - See Job Training Partnership Act.

LABOR MARKET AREA (LMA) - a specific geographic area for a given set of Labor Market Information.

LABOR MARKET INFORMATION (LMI) - body of information arising from the measurement and evaluation of the socio-economic forces influencing the employment process in a specific geographic area; the content of this information includes the customary conditions of employment, employment opportunities, and methods of seeking work.

LABOR SURPLUS AREA - an area similar to an ASU (Area of Substantial Unemployment) designated for funding calculations.

LAG QUARTER - the quarter following the end of the base period and preceding the quarter in which a new Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim is effective.

LAYOFF - a suspension of a worker or group of workers from pay status for one or more days initiated by the employer without prejudice to the worker(s) for reasons of lack of work, temporary shutdown, or closure.

LIABLE STATE - the state in which the claimant had sufficient employment and earnings to establish a valid claim for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits.

LMA - See Labor Market Area.

LMI - See Labor Market Information.

LOCAL AREA UNEMPLOYMENT STATISTICS - a Bureau of Labor Statistics program that estimates state and county labor force, unemployment rate, employment and unemployment data on a monthly basis.

LOCAL OFFICE - a full-time office maintained for the purpose of providing placement and other services of the public employment service system and/or claims taking and related unemployment insurance services.

LOCAL PLAN - a comprehensive 5-year plan developed by the local workforce investment board and submitted to the Governor, which identifies the local workforce needs of businesses and job seekers, and a description of the one-stop delivery system to be established or designated in the local area. The Local Plan is required by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.

LOCAL VETERANS EMPLOYMENT REPRESENTATIVE (LVER) - A federally-funded state employee stationed in a metropolitan area who is responsible for providing employment-related services to eligible veterans.

LOCAL WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARDS (LWIB) - local boards mandated by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. These boards are appointed by the chief elected officials and include representatives of business, local educational entities, labor organizations, community-based organizations, economic development agencies and one-stop partners. These local boards perform the following functions:

1. Develop the local plan

2. Designate, certify and oversee one-stop operators

3. Provide grants for youth activities

4. Identify eligible providers of intensive and training services

5. Develop and enter into memorandums of understanding with one-stop partners

6. Develop the budget

7. Negotiate local performance measures

8. Oversee program

9. Promote employer linkages

LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUAL - an individual who:

1. receives, or is a member of a family that receives, cash payments under a federal, state, or local income-based public assistance program;

2. received an income, or is a member of a family who received an income, at or under (1) the poverty line; or (2) 70% of the lower living standard income level;

3. is a member of a household that is eligible to receive food stamps;

4. qualifies as a homeless individual;

5. is a foster child;

6. is an individual with a disability, whose income meets program requirements.

LVER - See Local Veterans Employment Representative.

LWIB - See Local Workforce Investment Boards.

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) - an agreement developed and executed between the local workforce investment board and each One-Stop partner, outlining the following: services to be provided, how the costs will be funded, methods of referral, duration of agreement, and procedures for amending the agreement.

METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA (MSA) - an urban area that meets specified size criteria.

MIGRANT AND SEASONAL FARM WORKERS (MSFW) - persons who during the preceding 12 months (1) have worked at least an aggregate of 25 or more days or parts of days in which some work was performed in farm work; (2) earned at least half of their earned income from farm work; (3) were not employed in farm work year round by the same employer.

MIGRANT AND SEASONAL FARM WORKERS PROGRAM - U.S. Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration program which provides a wide range of education, training and job referral services to MSFWs to help combat chronic unemployment, underemployment, and substandard living conditions among migrant and seasonal farm workers and their families.

MILLENNIUM-COMPLIANT - a term used to describe a computer system which recognizes the year 2000 and still functions properly.

MISCONDUCT - inappropriate work-related behavior resulting in a claimant’s termination and possible disqualification from eligibility for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits.

MISREPRESENTATION - Knowingly providing false information to obtain unemployment benefits.

NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION COORDINATING COMMITTEE (NOICC) - an interagency coordinating committee whose members represent ten federal agencies involved in various aspects of the U.S. economy.

NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAMS - U.S. Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration program to support employment and training activities for Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian individuals in order to develop more fully the academic, occupational, and literacy skills of such individuals; to make them more competitive in the workforce; and to promote their economic and social development.

NBS - See Nevada Business Service.

NCIS - See Nevada Career Information System.

NDOE - See Nevada Department of Education.

NDOT - See Nevada Department of Transportation.

NERC - See Nevada Equal Rights Commission.

NEVADA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (NAC) - official rules and regulations supplementing the Nevada Revised Statutes.

NEVADA ASSOCIATION FOR THE HANDICAPPED - the parent organization of the Southern Nevada Center for Independent Living.

NEVADA BUSINESS SERVICE (NBS) - the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) partner in Southern Nevada. (Please see "Job Training Partnership Act" for a description of services.)

NEVADA CAREER INFORMATION SYSTEM (NCIS) - a comprehensive career guidance program that provides information and exploration tools to Nevadans. NCIS provides information on careers, training providers, interview techniques, and how to obtain financial aid for school.

NEVADA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND - the Nevada arm of the American Council of the Blind.

NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (NDOE) - the State of Nevada Department committed to leading Nevada’s citizens in accomplishing lifelong learning and educational excellence. The NDOE is responsible:

1. to ensure equal access to educational services for all Nevada students;

2. to ensure that all children will start school ready to learn;

3. to ensure that every high school student possesses the skill and ability to earn a high school diploma;

4. to establish educational standards and programs for students that ensure high achievement;

5. to ensure the health and safety of Nevada public school students.

NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NDOT) - the State of Nevada department responsible for efficiently planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining a safe and effective highway system in Nevada.

NEVADA EQUAL RIGHTS COMMISSION (NERC) - the State of Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) Commission responsible to enforce discrimination laws and statutes regarding employment and public accommodation in Nevada.

NEVADA INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL - a council appointed by the Governor which oversees and provides information related to independent living needs to the administrator of the Rehabilitation Division. The majority of members are individuals with disabilities and their representatives.

NEVADA REVISED STATUTES (NRS) - Nevada law.

NEVADA STATE APPRENTICESHIP COUNCIL - a council created to encourage complete apprenticeship training within Nevada industry.

NNAC - See Northern Nevada Adjudication Center.

NOICC - See National Occupational Information Coordinating Committee.

NON MONETARY DETERMINATION - a written decision about an "issue" that could prevent an individual from receiving Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits to which he is monetarily eligible.

NONMONETARY REDETERMINATION - a decision made in accordance with statute, regulation or policy specifically requiring the reopening of a nonmonetary determination prior to its finality or the administrative appeal stage, and which affirms, reverses, or modifies such determination.

NON-TRADITIONAL EMPLOYMENT - occupations or fields of work for which individuals from one gender comprise less than 25% of the individuals employed in each such occupation or field of work.

NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE ACT (NAFTA) - federal Act effective on January 1, 1994, which provides for transitional adjustment assistance for workers displaced because of open and free trade with Canada or Mexico. When the U.S. Department of Labor issues a certification under NAFTA, workers become eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) in the form of reemployment services, job training, Trade Readjustment Allowances (TRA), job search allowances, and relocation allowances.

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - a new six-digit industry coding structure currently being implemented to replace the SIC, which will allow comparison of industry codes among firms in U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

NORTHERN NEVADA ADJUDICATION CENTER (NNAC) - Employment Security Division (ESD) office that handles adjudication of Unemployment Insurance (UI) claims in Northern Nevada.

NORTHERN NEVADA CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING - an agency located in Sparks, Nevada which provides a variety of advocacy and other services to individuals with disabilities.

NOTICE OF CLAIM FILING - A notice is sent to the most recent employer of an individual who has filed a new or additional claim, following his separation from work, for unemployment benefits. If the individual has not worked sixteen weeks for the most recent employer, a notice is also sent to the next-to-last employer. In addition, notices are sent to any employer who has contributed wages to the claimant’s base period.

NRS - See Nevada Revised Statutes.

OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK (OOH) - this handbook is available through the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and provides national information regarding occupations.

OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK QUARTERLY - a publication distributed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, containing articles and charts regarding the newest labor force, industry, and occupational projections.

OES - See Occupational Employment Statistics.

OFFENDER - an adult or juvenile (1) who is or has been subject to any stage of the criminal justice process, for whom employment-related services may be beneficial; or (2) who requires assistance in overcoming artificial barriers to employment resulting from a record of arrest or conviction.

OFFICE OF COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES - an office of Nevada’s Rehabilitation Division responsible for providing a variety of independent living services, assistive technology, supported housing, and other services.

OFFICE SERVICES - a section of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) that provides various support services for DETR such as: mail room services; telephone communication needs; stock room operation; property inventory; purchasing and procurement of equipment, furniture, forms, and supplies; reception desk services; and facility and facility maintenance functions.

OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION SERVICES - the parent agency of Rehabilitation Services Administration located in the Department of Education.

OFFICE OF TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE - U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA) office which determines eligibility for Trade Act and NAFTA certifications and provides technical assistance to State Employment Security Agencies in administering Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) programs.

OJT - See On-the-Job Training.

OLDER INDIVIDUAL OR WORKER - an individual who is age 55 or older.

ON-CALL - On-call employment is defined as work that is not regularly scheduled which is done on an as-needed basis. On-call workers normally have no set schedule and work as requested by an employer.

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (OJT) - training given by an employer to a paid participant while engaged in productive work in a job that provides job knowledge and skills for a limited duration. OJT may involve state reimbursement to the employer of up to 50% of the wage rate.

ONE-STOP - the concept of a certified, seamless, universal, integrated, customer driven, continuously-improved full-service employment and training delivery system allowing both individuals and employers physical and electronic access to employment-related services provided through a network of "core partners" and "voluntary partners" in accordance with the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.

ONE-STOP CAREER CENTER (OSCC) - a certified physical location which provides a seamless and integrated delivery of services as part of the "One-Stop Career Center System" defined below.

ONE-STOP CAREER CENTER SYSTEM (OSCCS) - a certified, seamless, universal, integrated, customer-driven, continuously-improved full-service employment and training delivery system allowing both individuals and employers access to employment-related services provided through a network of "core partners" and "voluntary partners" in accordance with the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. A one-stop career center system must meet specific chartering requirements in order to be certified by the local workforce investment board.

ONE-STOP OPERATING SYSTEM (OSOS)

PART-TOTAL CLAIM - an Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim for which the weekly benefit amount will be reduced because of earnings from casual or part-time employment.

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES - specialized, in-home services designed to assist an individual to continue to live as independently as possible in the community rather than in an institutional setting. The services may include bathing, dressing, meal preparation, feeding, shopping, transportation, toileting, etc.

PICs - See Private Industry Councils.

PLAN FOR ACHIEVING SELF-SUPPORT - a Social Security Administration work incentive program for individuals with disabilities which allows them to continue receiving Social Security benefits through a write-off of work-related expenses.

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION - (1) an institution of higher education that provides not less than a two year program of instruction that is acceptable for credit toward a bachelor’s degree; (2) a tribally controlled community college; (3) a nonprofit educational institution offering certificate or apprenticeship programs at the postsecondary level, with a curriculum designed primarily for students who have completed the requirements of a high school diploma or equivalency certificate. This includes programs of an academic, vocational and continuing professional education purpose, but excludes vocational and adult basic education programs.

PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION ACT OF 1978 (PDA) - federal law protecting females from discrimination in employment because of pregnancy-related condition(s).

PREVAILING WAGE - the customary rate of pay for an occupation in a particular geographical area.

PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCILS (PICs) - councils appointed by local elected officials to guide and oversee job and training programs in a Service Delivery Area, under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA). PICs are in the process of being replaced by Local Workforce Investment Boards in accordance with the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.

PROGRAM YEAR - the 12 month period beginning on 7/1 and ending on 6/30, in the fiscal year for which the appropriation is made.

PROGRAM SPONSOR - an individual employer, a group of employers, or a combination of employer and employee groups who have undertaken to establish and operate a formal apprenticeship program.

REFUSAL OF SUITABLE WORK - an Unemployment Insurance (UI) term to describe a claimant who refused suitable work, disqualifying the claimant from further unemployment insurance benefits.

REHABILITATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATION - federal agency in charge of the Vocational Rehabilitation program.

REOPENED CLAIM - A claim filed within a benefit year after a break of one week or more with no intervening employment.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS - The claimant is requested to report in person to an Agency Office to provide information or to participate in employment services program.

REQUALIFICATION - If an individual has been denied benefits for any indefinite period of time, requalification is the process of again becoming eligible to receive unemployment benefits. In no situation does a requalification result in payment of benefits which were claimed prior to the requalifying event.

RESEARCH & ANALYSIS (R&A) - bureau of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation that provides labor market information, economic data and technical support. Timely information on Nevada’s labor market and general economy is available through publications, an on-line bulletin board and an Internet page prepared by R & A.

SEAMLESS - a One-Stop term used to describe the "common intake" and "integrated" aspect of multiple employment-related services provided through One-Stop agency partnerships in a single-delivery system.

SERVICE INTEGRATION - a One-Stop objective or principle embracing the concept of integration of the planning, design and delivery of services across multiple funding streams and agencies, in order to create a system of services that appears to be seamless from the customer’s perspective, and in order to eliminate or minimize duplication of effort.

SESA - See State Employment Security Agencies.

SEVERANCE PAY - Payment made to an employee in conjunction with separation from employment in recognition of past years of service.

SEVERELY DISABLED - a Rehabilitation Division term describing an individual whose disabling condition is so severe as to prevent or prohibit the person from performing one or more of life’s major activities. These activities include communication, mobility, and ability to earn a living.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE - any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or any conduct of a sexual nature or offensive gender-based conduct, which affects a term or condition of an individual ’s employment. "Sexual Harassment" violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991. Even a single incident is a serious ground for disciplinary action, which may result in termination.

SIC - See Standard Industrial Classification.

SIIS - See State Industrial Insurance System.

SJTO - See State Job Training Office.

SOC - See Standard Occupational Classification.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA) - federal agency in charge of administering the Social Security program.

SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS - benefits paid for through the Social Security Administration. The five major categories of benefits paid for through your Social Security taxes are: retirement, disability, family benefits, survivors, and Medicare. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are administered through the Social Security Administration, but are financed by general tax revenues, and not by your Social Security taxes.

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE (SSDI) - a federal insurance program administered by the Social Security Administration providing financial and medical benefits to disabled persons who can no longer work, based on prior earnings recorded under Social Security.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (SSN) - the nine-digit accounting identification number assigned to an individual by the Social Security Administration under the Social Security Act, to record earnings and other information necessary for an individual to receive benefits calculated on the basis of those recorded earnings.

SOICC - See State Occupational Information Coordinating Committee.

SOUTHERN NEVADA ADJUDICATION CENTER - the Employment Security Division (ESD) office that handles adjudication of Unemployment Insurance (UI) claims in Southern Nevada.

SOUTHERN NEVADA CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING - an agency located in Las Vegas, Nevada which provides a variety of advocacy and other services to individuals with disabilities.

SPECIAL DISABLED VETERAN - a veteran who is entitled to disability compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay, would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Veterans Administration for a disability:

1. rated at 30% or more; or

2. rated at 10 or 20 % in the case of a veteran who has been determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs to have a serious employment handicap; or

3. which is service-connected and resulted in the veteran’s discharge or release from active duty.

SPECIFIC APTITUDE TEST BATTERY (SATB) - a specific aptitude test battery used by counselors to determine an individual’s potential for acquiring skills involved in a specific occupation.

SPIR - See Standardized Program Information Report.

SPORT / ATHLETIC WAGES - A professional sports/athletic employee between the customary season will be denied benefits based on the wages earned from the professional sport/athletic team.

SSA - See Social Security Administration.

SSDI - See Social Security Disability Insurance.

SSI - Supplemental Security Income.

SSN - See Social Security Number.

STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION (SIC) - a coding system used by State Employment Security Agencies to assign code numbers to employers and establishments, based on the nature of their activities, for reporting, analysis and publication purposes.

STANDARD OCCUPATIONAL CLASSIFICATION (SOC) - an occupational coding system designed for use in statistical analysis. The SOC arranges all fourth edition DOT codes into homogenous groups on the basis of the type of work performed.

STANDARDIZED PROGRAM INFORMATION REPORT (SPIR) - a Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) performance report required by the U.S. Department of Labor.

STATE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE (SAO) - the Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation’s (DETR) administrative office which contains Administration, Financial Management, Benefits, and Office Services.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - the state board primarily responsible for the state supervision of public elementary and secondary schools. In Nevada, the State Board of Education is comprised of eleven members and is part of the Nevada Department of Education. The board acts as an advocate and visionary for all children in their educational needs. As part of the Nevada Department of Education, the State Board of Education is responsible:

1. to ensure equal access to educational services for all Nevada students;

2. to ensure that all children will start school ready to learn;

3. to ensure that every high school student possesses the skill and ability to earn a high school diploma;

4. to establish educational standards and programs for students that ensure high achievement;

5. to ensure the health and safety of Nevada public school students.

STATE EDUCATIONAL AGENCY - the State Board of Education or any equivalent agency primarily responsible for the state supervision of public elementary and secondary schools.

STATE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY AGENCY (SESA) - an agency within any state administrative structure responsible for Employment Service and Unemployment Compensation programs. In Nevada, the SESA is the Employment Security Division (ESD) of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).

STATE INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL - the council that advises the Rehabilitation Division on independent living issues.

STATE INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE SYSTEM (SIIS) - prior name for the State of Nevada agency that handled workers compensation. (Please see "Employers Insurance Company of Nevada").

STATE JOB TRAINING OFFICE (SJTO) - a division of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) with regulatory and compliance responsibilities for programs funded under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and other state programs. These programs include: Titles II A, B & C for economically disadvantaged youth and adults, Title III for Dislocated Workers; the statewide (N.R.S.19.033) Displaced Homemaker Program. SJTO also serves as staff to the Board for the Education and Counseling of Displaced Homemakers.

STATE OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION COORDINATING COMMITTEE (SOICC) - a committee whose members represent state agencies that focus on job training, vocational and technical education, employment security, vocational rehabilitation, economic development, higher education and more. NOICC and SOICC work together in a unique federal-state partnership that provides a framework for addressing workforce development and career preparation issues and opportunities.

STATE PLAN - a single state plan submitted by the Governor to the Secretary of Labor, outlining a 5-year strategy for the statewide workforce investment system; describing the state workforce investment board; describing the statewide workforce needs of businesses and job seekers; and describing the methods of providing assistance to local areas in the establishment of the One-Stop delivery systems. The State Plan is required by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.

STATE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS - community-based alcohol and substance abuse treatment programs which are funded by the Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse.

TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) - the federal welfare program allocating federal funds to participating states in order to provide monthly cash assistance to poor families with children under age 18. Adult work requirements do apply. TANF replaced "Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)."

TEMPORARY LAYOFF - a layoff with the claimant having a firm offer of full-time reemployment from the claimant’s last employer, with a start date within four (4) weeks.

TIC - See Telephone Initial Claims.

TIPS - Any employee who reports his tips properly to his employer may be able to use these tips as wages for the purpose of determining monetary eligibility. Tips are considered "covered" employment if reported by the employer to the Employment Security Division, and can be used for requalification purposes. Any tips earned while filing weekly claims for benefits must be reported as wages.

TOTAL TEMPORARY DISABILITY - Disability payments to an individual unable to work due to an on the job injury.

TRA - See Trade Readjustment Allowances.

TRADE ACT - federal Act passed in 1974 which provides worker adjustment assistance for workers who are displaced due to the effects of imports. When a Trade Act certification is issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, workers become eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) in the form of reemployment services, job training, Trade Readjustment Allowances (TRA), job search allowances, and relocation allowances.

TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE (TAA) - federal program administered through the Employment Security Division providing assistance in the form of reemployment services, job training, Trade Readjustment Allowances (TRA), job search allowances, and relocation allowances for displaced workers covered under a Trade Act or NAFTA (North American Free Trade Act) certification.

TRADE READJUSTMENT ALLOWANCE (TRA) - a weekly cash benefit payable to a qualified claimant who has exhausted regular Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits and who is covered under a Trade Act or NAFTA certification. TRA is actually one of the forms of assistance included in the definition of Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA).

TRAINING RELATED EXPENSE - any expense which is designed to contribute to the employability of participants, enhance their employment opportunities, and assist them to retain employment. Such items must be attached to a training contract and include but are not limited to books, uniforms, work related tools and protective implements.

UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FOR EX-SERVICE MEMBERS (UCX) - the federal program which provides Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits to former members of the Armed Forces (ex-service members).

UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES (UCFE) - the federal program which provides Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits to former federal civilian employees.

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (UI) - the Employment Security Division (ESD) program funded by employer taxes designed to provide weekly cash benefits to eligible individuals who are no longer employed through no fault of their own, but are able, available and actively seeking work. Certain monetary and non-monetary eligibility requirements must be met and certain time frames apply. This program is also known as "Unemployment Compensation".

UNIVERSAL ACCESS or UNIVERSALITY - a One-Stop objective or principle embracing the concept that the design and delivery of core workforce development services must be universally accessible to all individual and employer customers, regardless of their eligibility for specific categorical programs.

USDA - U.S. Department of Agriculture.

A Disabled Veteran is a veteran who is entitled to disability compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay, would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Veterans Administration.

A Special Disabled Veteran is a veteran who is entitled to disability compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay, would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Veterans Administration for a disability:

1. rated at 30% or more; or

2. rated at 10 or 20 % in the case of a veteran who has been determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs to have a serious employment handicap; or

3. which is service-connected and resulted in the veteran’s discharge or release from active duty.

VETERANS’ EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICE (VETS) - the organizational component of the Department of Labor administered by the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training established to promulgate and administer policies and regulations to provide eligible veterans and eligible persons the maximum of employment and training opportunities.

VETS - See Veterans' Employment and Training Service.

VIP - See Vocational Interest Profile.

VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT CENTER (VAC) - a section of Nevada’s Rehabilitation Division responsible for conducting client evaluation and testing.

VOCATIONAL CLASSROOM TRAINING - institutional training in a skill or trade to be pursued as a career for which there is a strong ability, inclination, or potential.

VOCATIONAL COUNSELING - assistance given to participants by Department Vocational Counselors in: (1) realistically assessing their needs, abilities, and potential; (2) providing guidance in the development of vocational goals and the means to achieve them; (3) helping participants with solutions to a variety of individual problems.

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION - organized educational programs, services, and activities that are directly related to the preparation of individuals for employment, or for additional preparation for a career that does not require a baccalaureate or an advanced degree.

VOCATIONAL EVALUATION - a formal, individualized process of obtaining vocational information about a person which can be used to develop a plan of services leading to an employment outcome. The process may involve the administration of paper and pencil tests, simulated work activities or actual work in workshop setting or in the community.

WELFARE-TO-WORK (WTW) - a federal initiative to provide grants to states and local communities intended to help hard-to-employ welfare recipients move into lasting, unsubsidized jobs. Local communities have flexibility to design programs that fit their particular needs.

WELFARE-TO-WORK TAX CREDIT - federal income tax credit that encourages employers to hire long-term welfare recipients who begin work any time after December 31, 1997, and before June 30, 1999. Certain eligibility requirements must be met. This tax credit can reduce employer federal tax liability by as much as $8500 per new hire.

WIA - See Workforce Investment Act of 1998.

WIB - See Workforce Investment Boards.

WORK-BASED LEARNING - activities at the high school level that involve actual work experience or connect classroom learning to work.

WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT (WOTC) - federal program which provides a federal income tax credit for employers hiring certain categories of workers in need of job training or who lack experience required to gain employment.

WORK PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (WPS) - written standards of employee work performance listing all standards for principal assignments and specific assignments, upon which the employee will be evaluated.

WORK REGISTRATION RENEWAL - an action taken by an Unemployment Insurance (UI) claims examiner or claimant to insure that the claimant complies with the law regarding registration for work.

WORK SEARCH - A claimant is expected to make a good faith effort to find suitable employment unless designated as a temporary layoff by the state paying the unemployment compensation. A good faith effort means that the individual is making a consistent search for employment. This effort varies by the type of work the person normally does. For a cashier, this may mean going out and submitting applications to hiring employers several days each week, contacting several employers each time they go out. For a certified public accountant, this may mean submitting resumes to prospective.

WORK SEARCH PLAN - a set of actions which, if pursued by an Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimant, will assist him or her in becoming re-employed and will assure that he or she meets statutory requirements.

WORKER ADJUSTMENT AND RETRAINING NOTIFICATION (WARN) - federal Act which requires sixty (60) days advance notification of layoffs or closure that employers are required to give to employees, if the employer has 100 employees involved in a mass layoff or closure. A WARN notice will trigger rapid response activities.

WORKER PROFILING - Under the Worker Profiling system, claimants must be held ineligible for any week in which there is a failure to participate in reemployment services which they are required to attend.

WORKER’S COMPENSATION BENEFITS - benefits which will pay a proportion of lost wages during the period that the worker is unable to work due to an on-the-job injury and will protect in full for all medical and hospital bills incurred during this period related to the injury. In Nevada, the Employers Insurance Company of Nevada (formerly known as the State Industrial Insurance System or SIIS) is the full-service company that handles worker’s compensation claims management.

"State Workforce Investment Board" is the state board mandated by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. This board consists of the Governor, members of the legislature, chief elected officials, and representatives of business and labor. The functions of this board include:

An "out-of-school youth" means: