Labor & Employment

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 973: Provide for free parking for state employees

LB 973 requires all state-owned and leased facilities in Nebraska to provide free off-street parking for every state employee starting July 1, 2028. This bill directly affects all state employees who park at government buildings or facilities. The key provision amends state law to eliminate parking fees for employees, replacing any existing paid parking charges with free access at state facilities. The policy change applies uniformly across all state agencies and locations without cost to employees.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides free parking as a workplace benefit, reducing employee costs and enhancing welfare without cost to employees.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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LB 747: Change provisions relating to child labor, the Nebraska Wage Payment and Collection Act, the Contractor Registration Act, and the Employee Classification Act

LB 747 amends Nebraska labor laws to remove the requirement for employers to obtain child employment certificates for workers under 16, simplifying compliance for businesses hiring minors. It eliminates a hotline and website for reporting suspected employee misclassification violations and grants the Labor Commissioner expanded authority to enforce wage payment laws. The bill affects all Nebraska employers, particularly those with minor employees or payroll systems, by updating enforcement mechanisms. It also repeals outdated sections of labor law to create more consistent regulations across child labor, wage collection, contractor registration, and employee classification rules.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRemoves child employment certificate requirement and eliminates reporting tools for misclassification, weakening worker protection mechanisms despite expanded enforcement authority.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Gig Economy Labor Standards

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LB 932: Provide an income tax adjustment for tip income and income received from overtime compensation

LB 932 would amend Nebraska's tax code to create a specific income tax adjustment for tip income and overtime compensation. This adjustment would directly affect workers who earn tips (such as in restaurants or hospitality) or receive overtime pay (common in hourly jobs). The bill adds these income types to the list of modifications applied to federal income when calculating state tax liability. The adjustment would change how these specific income sources are treated in Nebraska's tax computation, though the exact mechanism (e.g., deduction or credit) is not detailed in the provided text. This policy change updates the state's tax code to address these income categories.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for lower/middle-income workers (tips/overtime earners) by adjusting tax calculation method, aligning with tax relief indicator.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAdjusts tax treatment for tip/overtime income, increasing net earnings for workers in service/hospitality sectors, directly supporting compensation standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Labor Standards

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LB 1015: Redefine a term and change provisions relating to the combined tax and the state unemployment insurance tax rate under the Employment Security Law and change provisions relating to the Business Innovation Act

LB 1015 amends Nebraska's Employment Security Law by redefining "agricultural labor" to clarify which farm-related work qualifies for unemployment insurance coverage. It changes how the combined tax rate for unemployment insurance and state tax is calculated, affecting businesses paying these taxes. The bill also modifies the Business Innovation Act to create a new fund, update legislative findings, and adjust requirements for "qualified action plans." These changes aim to streamline tax administration and align provisions across related statutes.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClarifies agricultural labor definition for unemployment insurance coverage, potentially expanding access to benefits for farm workers under Employment Security Law.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment

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LB 878: Require paid parental leave for state employees

This bill requires Nebraska state employers to provide paid maternity leave to employees who give birth or adopt a child. Full-time state employees would receive six weeks of paid leave, while part-time employees would receive leave proportional to their regular work schedule. The leave must be taken within six months of the child's birth or adoption, and employees must return to their original position or an equivalent role after leave. The bill also prohibits retaliation against employees who use this leave and ensures continued benefits during the leave period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates state budget allocation for paid maternity leave, increasing government spending on employee benefits as a new expense.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides paid maternity leave for childbirth/adoption, supporting employee health recovery and bonding, aligning with healthcare support indicators.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates paid maternity leave for state employees, expanding worker benefits and protecting employment rights during childbirth/adoption per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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LB 813: Change provisions relating to marketplace network contractors under the Employment Security Law

LB 813 amends Nebraska's definition of "employment" under the Employment Security Law to clarify how marketplace network contractors are treated for unemployment benefits eligibility. The bill specifically changes provisions related to these contractors, ensuring their services are properly classified under state unemployment law. This affects workers who provide services through digital platforms or on-demand apps, determining whether they qualify for unemployment benefits. The change modifies Section 48-604 of the law to establish clearer criteria for including these workers in the unemployment insurance system.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClarifies unemployment benefits eligibility for marketplace network contractors, expanding access to worker benefits under labor & employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Unemployment

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LB 1249: Redefine terms, change provisions relating to the carryover of paid sick time, and repeal obsolete provisions in the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act

This bill amends Nebraska's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act to clarify how paid sick time carries over between years. It sets a maximum of 40 hours for small business employees (11-19 workers) and 56 hours for other employees to carry over unused sick time annually. Employers can also choose to pay out unused sick time instead of allowing carryover, meeting the annual accrual requirements. The changes directly affect Nebraska employees covered by the sick leave law, including those working for small businesses.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill caps sick time carryover (40-56 hours) and allows employer payout instead of carryover, reducing accumulated benefits for workers under the law.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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LB 744: Include public safety communications personnel in certain provisions relating to first responders in the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act and the Critical Incident Stress Management Act

LB 744 amends Nebraska's Workers' Compensation Act and Critical Incident Stress Management Act to include public safety communications personnel - such as 911 dispatchers and emergency communication center staff - within the definition of "first responder." This change allows these workers to seek workers' compensation for mental health injuries, like PTSD, without needing to prove a physical injury, under the same rules that apply to police and firefighters. The bill extends existing eligibility requirements, including mental health screenings upon hiring and annual resilience training, to cover these personnel.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends mental health workers' comp coverage to 911 dispatchers without physical injury requirement, improving access to mental health services for first responders.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workers' compensation benefits to include mental health injuries for 911 dispatchers without physical injury requirement, strengthening first responder protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Tags Public Safety

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LB 1141: Create the Nebraska Youth Pre-Apprentice Conservation Program, provide powers and duties to the Game and Parks Commission, and transfer funds from the Workforce Development Program Cash Fund

LB 1141 creates the Nebraska Youth Pre-Apprentice Conservation Program to employ opportunity youth (ages 16-21 who face trauma, legal issues, or school challenges) on conservation projects under the Game and Parks Commission. The program provides six-week, minimum-wage jobs focused on environmental work, combining job training with personal development, while excluding participants from state employee benefits. It establishes a dedicated fund using a $750,000 transfer from the Workforce Development Program Cash Fund and requires the Commission to report annually on participation and project impact. The program aims to support youth development and conservation efforts through structured, short-term employment.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates Nebraska Youth Conservation Program for environmental work under Game and Parks Commission, directly funding conservation projects and natural resource management through dedicated funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates minimum-wage jobs with training for opportunity youth, aligns with workforce development funding, and targets employment barriers without restricting wages or benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Apprenticeships Public Employees Workforce Development

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LB 1011: Change provisions relating to compensation for temporary disability under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act

LB 1011 amends Nebraska's Workers' Compensation Act to update compensation schedules for permanent injuries resulting from workplace accidents. It directly affects workers who suffer permanent loss or impairment of body parts, such as fingers, toes, eyes, or limbs. The bill specifies fixed compensation periods: for example, loss of a thumb now entitles workers to two-thirds of daily wages for 60 weeks, loss of an index finger for 35 weeks, and loss of an eye for 125 weeks. These changes replace prior provisions for permanent disability compensation under Section 48-121.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSpecifies fixed compensation periods for permanent workplace injuries, directly advancing worker benefits under Nebraska's Workers' Compensation Act.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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