Ban on hair discrimination advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a bill that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections.
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Resilience training; PTSD injury claims for first responders amended, advanced
Senators amended and advanced a bill from select file March 6 meant to address the mental health strain experienced by emergency first responders.
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Resilience training; PTSD injury claims for first responders advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 26 to a bill meant to address the mental health strain experienced by emergency first responders.
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Compensation for amateur athletes advanced
Nebraska college and university athletes could earn income under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 25.
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Omnibus labor bill advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 20 that makes several changes to existing employment regulations.
Read moreIncrease in burial benefits clears first round
The Legislature advanced a bill from general file Feb. 12 that would increase burial benefits upon the death of an employee due to a work-related injury or illness.
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Funding proposed for apprenticeship programs
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on a bill that seeks to address Nebraska’s workforce shortage.
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Compensation for amateur athletes considered
College and university athletes could earn income under a bill heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 3.
Read moreHair discrimination would be banned
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections.
Read moreResilience training; PTSD injury claims proposed for first responders
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a bill meant to address the mental health toll experienced by emergency first responders.
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Paid family medical leave proposal stalls
Senators debated a bill Jan. 15 and 21 that would guarantee paid leave to Nebraskans.
Read moreSession Review: Business and Labor
Among the issues considered by members of the Business and Labor Committee this session were strengthening worker protections, raising the tipped minimum wage and expanding unemployment benefits and family leave.
Read moreDebt collection bill for workers’ comp claims passed
Lawmakers approved a bill May 13 meant to assist individuals facing collection of certain medical debts.
Read moreUnemployment benefit requirement eased
The Legislature passed a bill April 29 that exempts certain seasonal construction employees from a specific unemployment benefit requirement.
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Debt collection bill for workers’ comp claims advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 24 to a bill meant to assist individuals facing collection of certain medical debts.
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