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

In the first episode of Nevada Means Business, Director Kristopher Sanchez sits down with Peter Guzman, President of the Latin Chamber of Commerce, to talk about the podcast’s goal: connecting government with Nevada’s business community. They discuss how collaboration, innovation, and modernizing regulations can help businesses thrive.

This episode explores how leaders in business and government can work together to improve transparency, public service, and Nevada’s competitiveness. We also encourage the community to share their ideas so everyone has a voice in shaping Nevada’s business landscape.

Tune in to learn how Nevada supports businesses at every stage and hear the stories behind the people, policies, and partnerships driving the state’s economic growth.

CHAPTERS:

00:00:00 Introducing Kristopher Sanchez

00:04:59 Role of Podcasts in Government

00:08:14 Innovation in Government Regulatory Agency

00:10:23 Technology and Government Operations

00:11:36 Innovation in Regulatory Agencies

00:15:04 Transparency and Trust in Government

00:16:14 Role of Technology in Government Transparency

00:17:05 Measuring Public Service Effectiveness

00:20:32 Regulatory Modernization and Competitiveness

00:23:08 Collaboration for Improved Outcomes

00:25:15 Regulatory Modernization and Nevada's Competitiveness

00:27:54 Collaboration for Better Business Outcomes

00:31:23 Vision for the Podcast and Engaging Nevadans

00:33:12 Staying Connected and Involved