Business and Labor – Unicameral Update

Ban on hair discrimination advanced

Resilience training; PTSD injury claims for first responders amended, advanced

Resilience training; PTSD injury claims for first responders advanced

Compensation for amateur athletes advanced

Omnibus labor bill advanced

Increase in burial benefits clears first round

Funding proposed for apprenticeship programs

Compensation for amateur athletes considered

Hair discrimination would be banned

Resilience training; PTSD injury claims proposed for first responders

Paid family medical leave proposal stalls

Session Review: Business and Labor

Debt collection bill for workers’ comp claims passed

Unemployment benefit requirement eased

Debt collection bill for workers’ comp claims advanced

March 9, 2020 admin Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, LB1060

Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a bill that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections.

March 6, 2020 admin Sen. Tom Brewer, LB963 LB448

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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February 26, 2020 admin Sen. Tom Brewer, LB963

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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February 25, 2020February 27, 2020 admin Sen. Megan Hunt, LB962

Nebraska college and university athletes could earn income under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 25.

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February 20, 2020 admin Sen. Matt Hansen, LB1016 LB788 LB926

Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 20 that makes several changes to existing employment regulations.

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February 12, 2020 admin Sen. Mike McDonnell, LB448

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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February 10, 2020 admin Sen. Kate Bolz, LB813

The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on a bill that seeks to address Nebraska’s workforce shortage.

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February 4, 2020 admin Sen. Megan Hunt, LB962

College and university athletes could earn income under a bill heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 3.

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February 4, 2020 admin Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, LB1060

The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections.

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January 28, 2020January 31, 2020 admin Sen. Tom Brewer, LB963

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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January 21, 2020 admin Sen. Sue Crawford, LB305

Senators debated a bill Jan. 15 and 21 that would guarantee paid leave to Nebraskans.

Business and Labor Session Review 2019

July 1, 2019 admin Sen. Matt Hansen, LB418 LB360 LB178 LB217 LB400 LB311 LB254 LB305 LB428 LB306 LB464 LB577 LB19

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.

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May 13, 2019 admin Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, LB418 LB360 LB178

Lawmakers approved a bill May 13 meant to assist individuals facing collection of certain medical debts.

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April 29, 2019June 20, 2019 admin Sen. Curt Friesen, LB428

The Legislature passed a bill April 29 that exempts certain seasonal construction employees from a specific unemployment benefit requirement.

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March 2020

April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 admin Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, LB418 LB360 LB178

Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 24 to a bill meant to assist individuals facing collection of certain medical debts.

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