NEVADA UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE

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Nevada Unemployment Insurance is an option for unemployed residents who have lost employment through no fault of their own. The State will provide unemployment insurance assistance set by State law.

Unemployment Insurance Nevada

UI relies on the amount you were earning before being laid off. Keep in mind, there are requirements in qualifying to begin with, like how many weeks you worked at your previous job.
State benefits are generally provided for a 26 week maximum. It is important to note that when the rate is higher than usual, unemployed residents can qualify for an extension. The State will compensate you for 50% percent of the wage amount you've previously earned (fast in most cases).

Unemployed workers are expected to continue to search for new employment
in order to keep their eligibility.

NV Unemployment Insurance

Requirements for compensation amounts and lengths of benefits depend on the current rate. Full detail on all requirements in regards to getting compensation can be found on the NV main claims page.

Nevada Unemployment Insurance Q&A

Those who have exhausted all original insurance in are entitled to extended benefits or extension IF the rate is higher than usual.

Under these circumstances, the basic extended benefits program in actually provides up to 13 extra weeks of compensation. As of 2012, Nevada has implemented a voluntary program to compensate another 7 weeks all the way up to 20 weeks at maximum. See the new section for eligibility on more guidelines and rules.