Preventative Care, Protections & Partnership - Brett Harris, NV Labor Commissioner

Welcome to the Nevada Means Business Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Brett Harris, Nevada’s Labor Commissioner, to explore how the office supports both employees and employers through preventative labor care, protections, and partnership-driven programs. From apprenticeships to AI—and a lot in between—the conversation highlights how the Labor Commissioner’s office helps Nevadans understand their rights, address workplace issues early, and resolve matters efficiently. With thousands of matters handled each year, the focus is not on running up fees, but on delivering real results for Nevada’s workforce while assisting employers in doing things right and staying compliant. The message is clear: partnership and prevention lead to better outcomes for everyone.CHAPTERS:00:00:00 Brett Harris - Labor Commissioner00:01:28 The Office Of The Labor Commissioner00:02:47 Working With Employees And Businesses00:03:54 Unpacking The 9,000 Complaints00:07:19 Getting A Hold Of The Commission00:08:16 Building Policy For 202700:10:06 General Funded00:10:48 Fixing The Next Gap00:13:06 Fluctuations In The Economy00:14:37 Apprenticeships00:18:16 Trends in A.I. and LLMs00:20:07 New Initiatives00:21:25 Partnering With The Labor Commissioner00:22:08 Lesser Known Areas Of Worker Protection00:24:20 Filing Claims00:27:24 Applying For Apprenticeships00:27:55 Misconceptions Of The Labor Commissioner00:30:42 Getting Help From The Office Of The Labor Commissioner