Omnibus labor bill advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 20 that makes several changes to existing employment regulations.
Read MoreLawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 20 that makes several changes to existing employment regulations.
Read MoreAmong 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 MorePublic benefit requirements, licensure changes and pharmacy practice updates were the top health and human services issues addressed by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval May 22 to a bill that would create a new business tax incentive program to replace the Nebraska Advantage Act, which is set to end next year.
Read MoreLawmakers debated a bill May 15 that would create a new business tax incentive program to replace the Nebraska Advantage Act. The application period for that program is set to end next year.
Read MoreNebraska providers of short-term, delayed deposit loans—often called payday lenders—would be able to offer online loans under a bill considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee March 12.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee heard testimony March 6 on a bill that would create a new business tax incentive program to replace the Nebraska Advantage Act.
Read MoreStudents who major in computer science, nursing, engineering and other in-demand fields at Nebraska’s university and public colleges could receive state scholarships under a bill heard Feb. 5 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreLaw enforcement transparency, workers’ compensation settlements and workforce development training were among the employment issues addressed by legislators this session.
Read MoreA bill that would provide grant funding for integrated education and workforce training programs was discussed by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 26.
Read MoreA state sales tax increase, new sales and use taxes and many other changes to the state’s tax code would pay for additional property tax credits and increased public school funding under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 8.
Read MoreLawmakers considered bills this session that were intended to encourage workforce development and adjust workers’ compensation benefits.
Read MoreLawmakers passed several employment measures this session that protect employees’ rights to wage equity, compensation for earned vacation time and workplace privacy.
Read MoreSenators advanced a bill March 2 that would expand state wage discrimination protections. LB83, as originally introduced by Omaha Sen.
Read MoreSenators passed bills this session providing workplace protections for pregnant employees and changing workers’ compensation. Employee benefits and wages LB627,
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