RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Two Reno independent contractors sued the State of Nevada — the only state in the country where gig workers still can’t collect unemployment benefits under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program. Nevada’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation has yet to launch a portal where rideshare drivers, massage… Read more »
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Reno Stripper, Massage Therapist Sue Nevada Over Failure On Gig Worker Unemployment Benefits
A Reno exotic dancer and a Reno massage therapist have filed a lawsuit against the state of Nevada over its failure to implement a system to allow the self-employed to apply for new unemployment benefits available because of the coronavirus pandemic. The lawsuit was filed by Iris Podesta-Mireles, a licensed exotic dancer, and Amethyst Payne,… Read more »
Reno Massage Therapist Sues To Speed Up Unemployment Pay: ‘We can’t just sit around and wait’
Amethyst Payne, owner of Therapeutic Massage by Amethyst, told The Nevada Independent she hopes that unlocking unemployment benefits will help replenish her depleted savings and allow her to stay current on rent at her home and at her massage studio. Photo: Massage by Amethyst via Instagram Amethyst Payne describes herself as a healer. And while… Read more »