Nevada’s Apprentice Utilization Act (AUA) reporting portal opens January 1, 2026

Las Vegas, NV- Senate Bill 82 of the 2023 Nevada Legislature added an annual reporting requirement for the Apprentice Utilization Act (AUA) (NRS 338.01165). All contractors and subcontractors who worked on public works projects in the State of Nevada during the calendar year 2025 need to report the hours they employed apprentices for those projects.

The annual AUA reporting portal will be available between January 1, 2026 and February 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST, and accessible through a link on the Labor Commissioner’s website at labor.nv.gov under the AUA webpage tab. There you will find full instructions, a demonstration, and the link to the online AUA reporting portal at Case IQ.

Contractors should keep several important facts in mind when reporting:

All data from all contractors and subcontractors will be reviewed. The information must be within AUA reporting requirements. For example, include all crafts in one submission and upload files for “Supporting Documentation” only if you are short on apprentice hours.

Failure to submit an AUA report is determinative of a contractor or subcontractor’s failure to make a good faith effort to comply with the AUA. Contractors that do not submit a report pursuant to NRS 338.01165(10) are in violation and subject to penalties and/or disqualification from working on public works projects.

For more information, contact the Office of the Labor Commissioner by email at aua@labor.nv.gov or by telephone- Carson City office: (775) 684-1890 or the Las Vegas office: (702) 486-2650.

About the Office of the Labor Commissioner

The Office of the Labor Commissioner, a division of the Department of Business and Industry, is the principal wage and hour and labor regulatory agency for the State of Nevada. It is the mission of this office to resolve labor-related problems in an efficient, professional, and effective manner. This includes educating employers and employees regarding their rights and responsibilities under the law, to promote the growth of business in Nevada. Additionally, it includes taking enforcement action when necessary, to ensure that Nevada’s workers are treated fairly and compensated for all time worked.

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