Department of Industrial Relations v. Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc.

OPINION

These consolidated appeals arise out of a refusal by a self-insured employer, Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc. (Circus Circus), a hotel/casino, to comply with a hearing officer’s order requiring Circus Circus to pay worker’s compensation benefits to its employees Fought and Buzick. Because we agree with appellants that, absent a stay, a self-insured employer must comply with a hearing officer’s order to pay benefits, we reverse.

Facts and Procedural Background

The facts in these appeals are not in dispute. Circus Circus elected to be a self-insured employer under the Nevada Industrial…