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The report says that over the last 20 years, employers — many times these are unregistered businesses or even homes where people work as cleaners or caretakers — the estimated theft from minimum wage workers amounts to more than $2 billion.
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It’s the time of year when people don’t want to do it, but it’s the law: you need to file your tax return. -
Las Vegas is home to a large percentage of Hawaiians, the second-most after Honolulu in the U.S. Credit in part Boyd Gaming's California hotel, which has been drawing tourists — many who have become locals — for 50 years. -
Circus Circus is up for sale, according to a report on Forbes. -
Why are so many people leaving the Golden State for the Silver State? Reasons vary depending on who you ask. -
After approval from both voters and state lawmakers, sales of recreational marijuana products in Nevada have reached more than $5 billion. -
Nevada has about 170,000 adults who report medical debt, which can pose a significant financial hardship. But a new federal rule could ease some pressure when folks apply for loans. -
Thousands of workers in the U.S. illegally have gotten deportation protections from the government in exchange for participation in labor investigations. The future of the program is uncertain. -
CES, the annual trade show of all things tech, is upon us. -
This week, we’re featuring an interview from last year with Nevada Week host Amber Renee Dixon and Vince Saavedra, the executive secretary treasurer of Southern Nevada Building Trades Unions. -
For many years, local leaders have discussed the need to access more land around Las Vegas and Reno. Development of those areas, they say, is the solution to Nevada's affordable housing crisis.
