Fraud; conspiracy to commit fraud; penalty.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 616D.415
in effect1. An employer who knowingly makes a false statement or representation or knowingly conceals a material fact regarding the eligibility of a person claiming benefits under this chapter or chapter 616A , 616B , 616C or 617 of NRS, including, without limitation, information relating to:
(a) The identity of the person; or
(b) The classification of the person as an independent contractor,
Ê commits fraud in the administration of this chapter or chapter 616A , 616B , 616C or 617 of NRS or in the provision of compensation required by chapters 616A to 617 , inclusive, of NRS, as applicable.
2. An employer who commits fraud as described in subsection 1 shall be punished as follows:
(a) If the amount of the benefit or payment obtained or attempted to be obtained was less than $250, for a misdemeanor.
(b) If the amount of the benefit or payment obtained or attempted to be obtained was $250 or more, for a category D felony as provided in NRS 193.130 .
3. Any person who conspires with any other person to commit fraud in the administration of this chapter or chapter 616A , 616B , 616C or 617 of NRS or in the provision of compensation required by chapters 616A to 617 , inclusive, of NRS as described in subsection 1 shall be punished as follows:
(a) If the amount of the benefit or payment obtained or attempted to be obtained was less than $250, for a misdemeanor.
(b) If the amount of the benefit or payment obtained or attempted to be obtained was $250 or more, for a category D felony as provided in NRS 193.130 .
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-616D.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026