Section 284.6019 - Limitations on eligibility for reemployment of person with permanent disability1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 284.6018, a person is no longer eligible for reemployment pursuant to NAC 284.6014: (a) If he or she signs a written agreement providing for the payment of compensation in a lump sum in lieu of the provision of vocational rehabilitation benefits, unless such an agreement is subsequently rescinded in the manner set forth in NRS 616C.595;(b) When he or she is no longer eligible for vocational rehabilitation benefits;(c) When it is determined that the employee is not entitled to compensation for a permanent partial disability;(d) If he or she accepts an offer of employment with the State of Nevada or another employer which accommodates his or her permanent restrictions or he or she is otherwise unavailable for employment;(e) If he or she declines an offer of employment which accommodates his or her permanent restrictions and which is located in the same geographical location as his or her regular position;(f) If he or she is dismissed from the position in which he or she is reemployed for disciplinary reasons or because he or she retires;(g) If he or she states the intention not to seek reemployment; or(h) On or after the 1-year anniversary of the date on which he or she sustained his or her permanent disability as determined pursuant to NAC 284.6013.2. Reemployment rights must not be offered more than one time for the same disability resulting from a work-related injury or occupational disease.3. As used in this section, "geographical location" has the meaning ascribed to it in NAC 284.612.Nev. Admin. Code § 284.6019
Added to NAC by Dep't of Personnel, eff. 3-1-96; A by Personnel Comm'n by R142-05, 12-29-2005
NRS 284.065, 284.155, 284.305