Session Review: Business and Labor
Lawmakers approved an omnibus bill this session relating to the regulation of business and labor law in Nebraska.
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Business and Labor
Business and labor package passes
A bill containing a variety of business and labor measures passed the final round of debate May 24.
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State claims bill amended, advanced
Several additional claims totaling more than $26 million were added during the second round of debate May 8 to a measure that would authorize payment of claims against the state.
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Business and labor package clears first round
A bill containing a variety of business and labor measures advanced from general file April 20 after a successful cloture motion.
Read MoreState claims bill amended, advanced
Payment of certain claims against the state would be approved by a bill advanced from general file April 11.
Read MoreBill would strengthen criminal disclosure limits
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that seeks to strengthen existing limits on an employer’s ability to inquire about an applicant’s criminal history.
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Bill would classify app drivers as contract workers
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that would ensure Nebraskans who engage in marketplace network platforms remain independent contractors.
Read MoreBill would cap minimum wage increases
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would cap upcoming annual cost-of-living increases to the state’s minimum wage.
Read MoreCompensation for certain mental injuries considered
A bill heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 13 would expand workers’ compensation coverage for mental injuries and illnesses to include non-physical injury cases resulting from workplace violence.
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Youth minimum wage considered
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a bill that would create a youth minimum wage and a training wage for certain new employees in Nebraska.
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Session Review: Business and Labor
Senators passed several measures this session to expand business opportunities and increased compensation provided to the families of first responders who die in the line of duty.
Read MoreInnovation partnerships authorized
Lawmakers passed a bill April 12 meant to facilitate relationships between technology firms and research, banking and nonprofit economic development corporations in historically underserved areas of Nebraska.
Read MoreEmergency small business grant program approved
Small businesses struggling during certain qualifying events are eligible for a grant program under a bill passed April 13.
Read MoreRural workforce housing program expanded, extended
An effort to increase workforce housing in rural Nebraska communities by updating an existing grant program was approved by lawmakers April 12.
Read MoreFirst responder compensation increased
A one-time death benefit available to families of public safety officers killed in the line of duty will increase under a bill passed April 12.
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