Business and Labor
Members of the Business and Labor Committee considered several measures this session to provide increased worker protections, expand wage and benefit options and collect workforce development data.
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Business and Labor
Hair discrimination ban vetoed
A bill seeking to extend employment discrimination protections was vetoed by Gov. Pete Ricketts Aug. 15.
Read moreHair discrimination ban approved
A bill that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections was passed by the Legislature Aug. 11.
Read moreResilience training; PTSD injury claims approved for first responders
Senators passed a bill Aug. 11 to address the mental health strain experienced by emergency first responders.
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Proposal to ensure workplace protections considered
The Business and Labor Committee held a public hearing Aug. 6 on a proposal that would implement certain protections for meat processing employees during the coronavirus pandemic.
Read moreCollection of educational, workforce data approved
The state will more closely track educational and workforce outcomes under a bill passed by lawmakers Aug. 4.
Read moreBan on hair discrimination amended, returned to final reading
A bill on final reading that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections was amended Aug. 3 after lawmakers voted to return it to select file.
Read moreState claims bill amended, advanced
Claims against the state would be approved by a bill advanced from general file July 24.
Read moreCollection of educational, workforce data advanced
The state will more closely track educational and workforce outcomes under a bill advanced from general file July 22.
Read moreOmnibus labor bill passed
Lawmakers passed a bill July 21 that makes several changes to existing employment regulations.
Read moreCompensation for amateur athletes approved
Nebraska college and university athletes can earn income under a bill passed by the Legislature July 21.
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Ban on hair discrimination advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a bill that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections.
Read moreResilience 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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