Nevada Unemployment Insurance How-To Videos for Employers
Getting Started
How to: Grant Access to a Third Party Administrator
This video shows employers how to grant a third-party administrator (TPA) access to their account in Nevada’s Employer Self-Service (ESS) portal, either by responding to a request or initiating access directly.
Watch VideoHow to (for Third Party Administrators): Create an Account
This video walks third-party administrators through how to create an account in their Employer Self-Service (ESS) portal, including registration requirements, entering business and user information, and completing the setup process.
Watch VideoHow to (for Third Party Administrators): Request Account Access
This video guides third-party administrators (TPA's) through how to request access to an employer’s Employer Self-Service (ESS) portal, including submitting an initial request or using a new user code to gain access.
Watch VideoHow to: Set Up a Payment Channel
This video will guide you on how to set up and manage a payment channel in your Employer Self-Service (ESS) portal so you can securely make online payments, establish payment agreements, and process wage garnishments.
Watch VideoHow to: Create an ESS Account as a Registered Employer
This video will walk employers through creating an Employer Self Service (ESS) web logon to access and manage existing unemployment insurance accounts as an employer who is registered and actively filing with the agency.
Watch VideoHow to: Create an ESS Account as a Newly Registered or Inactive Employer
Learn how to create a web logon to access and manage your unemployment insurance account as an employer if you have recently registered your business but haven’t yet set up your ESS account. This videos will also helps you get back into your account if you haven’t been actively filing with the agency within the last 2 years.
Watch VideoHow to: Assign Access to Internal Staff
This video shows employers how to assign access and manage permissions for internal staff that need to access and manage your ESS accounts.
Watch VideoResponding to Agency Actions
How to: Respond to Notice of Claim Filed
This process has changed for employers. If you receive a notice that a claim has been filed after an employee is no longer employed by your company, you’ll need to submit responses directly through your Employer Self-Service (ESS) portal. This video shows you how.
Watch VideoHow to: Respond to Fact Finding
Learn how to provide requested information about an unemployment claim via questionnaires called “Fact Finding.” This is part of the agency’s process to gather information before making a decision and helps protect your account from improper benefit charges.
Watch VideoReporting to the Agency
How to: File a Wage Report
This video walks employers through how to manually file a quarterly wage report in their Employer Self-Service (ESS) portal, including entering employee wage details, certifying the report, and submitting payment.
Watch VideoHow to (for Third Party Administrators): Upload an EFW2
This video guides third-party administrators through how to upload an EFW2 wage report file in their Employer Self-Service (ESS) portal, including file formatting requirements, error correction, and submission steps for quarterly unemployment reporting.
Watch VideoHow to: Report Refusal of Work
Learn how to report an employee’s refusal of work to help the agency determine whether an unemployment insurance claimant remains eligible for benefits. Accurate and timely reports are essential for preventing improper payments and maintaining program integrity.
Watch VideoHow to: Report Mass Layoff
If your company needs to conduct a mass layoff, it’s important to report timely, accurate information to the agency. This helps ensure affected workers receive their unemployment benefits without unnecessary delays and helps the agency provide appropriate support services. This video walks you through reporting a mass layoff through your Employer Self-Service (ESS) portal.
Watch VideoHow to: Report Labor Dispute
Learn how to report a labor dispute, such as a lockout, strike or similar issue.
Watch VideoTo access an Unemployment Insurance Employer Self Service
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