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Nebraska approves increase to minimum wage

On Nov. 7, 2022, Nebraska voters approved a ballot initiative to increase the state minimum wage. Initiative 433 was approved on a 58 percent to 42 percent vote.

Nebraska amends child labor laws

Nebraska has enacted Legislative Bill 780 that amends an employer’s requirements for child labor certificates. Legislative Bill 780 is effective immediately.

Nebraska requires exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Nebraska has enacted legislation (LB 906e) that requires employers to provide medical and religious exemptions if they mandate COVID-19 vaccinations. Legislative Bill 906e took effect on March 1, 2022.

Nebraska bans hairstyle discrimination

Nebraska has enacted legislation (LB 451) that bans discrimination on the basis of a person's hairstyle or type and texture of hair. LB 451 will take effect three months after the 2021 legislature adjourns, or around the end of August 2021.

Nebraska bans pay secrecy rules

Nebraska has enacted legislation (Legislative Bill 217) that will prohibit employers from discriminating against applicants and employees because they inquired about, discussed, or disclosed information regarding employee wages, benefits, or other compensation.

Minimum Wage Update

Nebraska's minimum wage rate for employees increased from $7.25 per hour to $8.00 per hour on January 1, 2015, and will increase to $9.00 per hour on January 1, 2016.

Nebraska Poster Update

The Nebraska Unemployment poster has been updated with information regarding a claimant's requirements to expand the scope of their job search if they have been receiving benefits for over six weeks. The poster also explains when the Commissioner may waive the requirements that an applicant searches for work. Information regarding financial assistance for full-time students also has been added to the poster.

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