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 moreLawmakers approved a bill May 13 meant to assist individuals facing collection of certain medical debts.
Read moreThe Legislature passed a bill April 29 that exempts certain seasonal construction employees from a specific unemployment benefit requirement.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 24 to a bill meant to assist individuals facing collection of certain medical debts.
Read moreSenators passed a bill April 11 intended to combat wage discrimination in Nebraska.
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The Legislature advanced a bill from general file April 9 that would exempt certain seasonal construction employees from a specific unemployment benefit requirement.
Read moreSenators amended and advanced a bill from select file April 4 intended to combat wage discrimination in Nebraska.
Read moreMembers of the Business and Labor Committee heard testimony March 25 on a bill that would keep certain workers’ compensation reports private.
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After two days of debate, a proposal to offer paid family and medical leave stalled on general file March 20.
Read moreState labor investigators would have more authority under a bill considered March 18 by the Business and Labor Committee.
Read moreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 14 to a bill intended to combat wage discrimination in Nebraska.
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After two days of debate, an attempt to increase the minimum wage for persons who are compensated by way of gratuities stalled on general file March 14.
Read moreA bill that would expand eligibility for unemployment benefits failed March 1.
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Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 20 to a bill that would require a prospective employer to evaluate a job applicant’s qualifications without an initial check of his or her criminal history.
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A bill that would expand eligibility for unemployment benefits advanced from general file Feb. 7.
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