Among the issues considered by members of the Business and Labor Committee this session were compensation for families of first responders, strengthening worker protections and expanding unemployment benefits and family leave.
Read moreLawmakers passed a bill May 19 to expand eligibility for unemployment benefits.
Read moreA bill to provide a one-time death benefit to families of Nebraska first responders killed in the line of duty was passed by the Legislature May 19.
Read moreLawmakers bracketed a proposal May 18 that would enact health and safety protections for meatpacking workers during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 18 to a bill that would expand unemployment benefit eligibility.
Read moreLawmakers debated a proposal May 10 that would guarantee paid leave to Nebraskans.
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Lawmakers narrowed and advanced a bill from general file May 6 that would enact health and safety protections for meatpacking workers during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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A bill that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections was advanced from general file April 6.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 6 to expanded eligibility for unemployment benefits.
Read moreA bill that would provide a one-time death benefit to families of Nebraska first responders killed in the line of duty was amended and advanced to final reading March 22.
Read moreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 10 to a bill that would provide a one-time death benefit to families of Nebraska first responders killed in the line of duty.
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Members of the Business and Labor Committee heard a bill March 1 that would enact health and safety protections for meatpacking workers during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Read moreEssential workers exposed to COVID-19 on the job could receive compensation under a bill heard March 1 by the Business and Labor Committee.
Read moreMembers of the Business and Labor Committee discussed a proposal March 1 to increase the minimum wage incrementally over 10 years.
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A bill that would allow public school employees to join or leave a labor union at any time was heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 8.
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