Kiosks Pay Unemployment Tax
In Nevada legislation has just been introduced to require certain businesses that use kiosks that replace employees to pay unemployment taxes on the kiosks.
We presume it’s targeted at Walmart and/or hybrid POS systems, but appears there is a lot of work to do to define what’s intended.
If you deploy kiosks in Nevada and are interested in representation of your interests KI can recommend companies ready to assist.
Timeline is typically 2 weeks in committee and then the hearings begin.
Summary: Requires employees that use certain self-service devices to pay a fee. (BDR 53-959)
Title: AN ACT relating to unemployment compensation; requiring an employer that uses certain self-service devices to pay a fee; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Introduction Date: Thursday, March 21, 2019
Fiscal Notes: Effect on Local Government: No.
Effect on the State: Yes.
Effect on the State: Yes.
Digest:
Primary Sponsor
//www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/80th2019/Bill/6754/Overview
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Craig is a senior staff writer for Kiosk Industry Group Association. He has 25 years of experience in the industry. He contributed to this article. |